GEOG20002 Landscapes and Environmental Change
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 35%: mostly coursework
- About 3.5 class hours a week
Is GEOG20002 hard?
GEOG20002: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (3 reviews). Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task.
What you learn
How landforms like rivers, coasts and glaciers form and change, with lab, GIS and a 4-day field trip.
After it you can
- Analyse geomorphic data to read landscape change
- Use field and lab methods to classify landscapes
- Explain how rivers, coasts and glaciers shape land
What you need first
(ENVS10001 or ENVS10006 or ERTH10002 or EVSC10001) or ENVS10002 or 25 points of level 1 GEOG/ENVS/EVSC/ERTH/GEOL or the subject coordinator’s permission
What it leads to
- GEOG30001 Coastal Landforms and Processes
- GEOG30023 Global Climate Change in Context
- GEOG30026 East Timor Field Class
- GEOG30033 Arid Australia Field Class
Can’t be taken together with
- GEOG20009
How it’s assessed
Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 35%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2014–2024)
- Reviewers found it an enjoyable subject where a good mark is easy to get.
- The field trip is a highlight. Practicals can be dry, but the instructions are clear and easy to follow.
- Recommended if you are interested in earth science, even though some find the lecture content a little dull.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOG20002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOG20002?
- Needs (ENVS10001 or ENVS10006 or ERTH10002 or EVSC10001) or ENVS10002 or 25 points of level 1 GEOG/ENVS/EVSC/ERTH/GEOL or the subject coordinator’s permission.
- Does GEOG20002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 35% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 35%.
- Is GEOG20002 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers found it an enjoyable subject where a good mark is easy to get.
- What do students say about GEOG20002?
- Reviewers found it an enjoyable subject where a good mark is easy to get. The field trip is a highlight. Practicals can be dry, but the instructions are clear and easy to follow. Recommended if you are interested in earth science, even though some find the lecture content a little dull.
- How many class hours a week does GEOG20002 have?
- 3.5 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOG20002 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.
- What can I take after GEOG20002?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example GEOG30001, GEOG30023, GEOG30026, GEOG30033.
- Can I rate GEOG20002?
- 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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