EVSC10001 The Global Environment
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 5 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is EVSC10001 hard?
EVSC10001: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own, 2 other hurdle tasks, 5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out.
What you learn
Intro to how Earth's rocks, oceans, atmosphere, life and climate work and change together.
After it you can
- Evaluate what drives Earth's climate
- Gather data in the field and lab
- Explain how Earth's land, oceans and air interact
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Environmental Consultant, Environmental engineer, Landscape architect, Environmental scientist
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Projects 20%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2016–2023)
- A broad mix of earth science topics; most found the lecturers engaging.
- Very little maths; it is more concept-based, closer to a humanities style.
- Pracs became less engaging later in the semester, and the poster's marking seemed to favour looks; opinions on overall difficulty are split.
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Quick answers
- When is EVSC10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking EVSC10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does EVSC10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Tests 20%, Projects 20%, Final exam 60%.
- Is EVSC10001 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: A broad mix of earth science topics; most found the lecturers engaging.
- What do students say about EVSC10001?
- A broad mix of earth science topics; most found the lecturers engaging. Very little maths; it is more concept-based, closer to a humanities style. Pracs became less engaging later in the semester, and the poster's marking seemed to favour looks; opinions on overall difficulty are split.
- How many class hours a week does EVSC10001 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take EVSC10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after EVSC10001?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example GEOG20002.
- Can I rate EVSC10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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