GEOG10001 Famine: The Geography of Scarcity
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is GEOG10001 hard?
GEOG10001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), Final exam only 30%, First-year subject.
What you learn
Why famine and hunger happen when the world grows enough food, and how theories of scarcity shape fixes.
After it you can
- Identify the causes of hunger and famine
- Link climate, population and food supply
- Compare theories of scarcity and their fixes
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2021–2026)
- Widely called a WAM booster with interesting content and good support from staff.
- The two ArcGIS mapping assignments come with detailed step-by-step guides and are easy to score highly on.
- The essay is the hardest part and marked strictly; submit a plan for feedback and follow the rubric closely.
- The exam is open-book multiple choice; have lectures and readings on hand to search quickly.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOG10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOG10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GEOG10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 30%.
- Is GEOG10001 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Widely called a WAM booster with interesting content and good support from staff.
- What do students say about GEOG10001?
- Widely called a WAM booster with interesting content and good support from staff. The two ArcGIS mapping assignments come with detailed step-by-step guides and are easy to score highly on. The essay is the hardest part and marked strictly; submit a plan for feedback and follow the rubric closely.
- How many class hours a week does GEOG10001 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOG10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, 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.
- Can I rate GEOG10001?
- 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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