GEOG20003 Environmental Politics and Management
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is GEOG20003 hard?
GEOG20003: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Who shapes climate, energy and resource politics in Australia and abroad, and the theories behind it.
After it you can
- Analyse actors and institutions in environmental politics
- Debate environmental issues in writing and speech
- Compare theories of environmental governance
What you need first
“Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of Level 1 and/or Level 2 subjects Including at least 50 points at 100-level from approved subjects in your home faculty.”
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 40%, Presentations 10%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 7 students on StudentVIP (2016–2026)
- Opinions are split: many found the content and guest lectures engaging, but some recent reviewers found the topics loosely connected and dull.
- Readings are not optional: there are weekly short reflections and a presentation on the readings.
- Tutorials mostly involve watching classmates present on the readings, which some find tedious.
- Marking is generally seen as fair and the effort you put in is rewarded, so it can work as a filler or WAM booster.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOG20003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOG20003?
- Needs “Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of Level 1 and/or Level 2 subjects Including at least 50 points at 100-level from approved subjects in your home faculty.”.
- Does GEOG20003 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 40%, Presentations 10%.
- Is GEOG20003 hard?
- From 7 student reviews on StudentVIP: Opinions are split: many found the content and guest lectures engaging, but some recent reviewers found the topics loosely connected and dull.
- What do students say about GEOG20003?
- Opinions are split: many found the content and guest lectures engaging, but some recent reviewers found the topics loosely connected and dull. Readings are not optional: there are weekly short reflections and a presentation on the readings. Tutorials mostly involve watching classmates present on the readings, which some find tedious.
- How many class hours a week does GEOG20003 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOG20003 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 GEOG20003?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ENST30004.
- Can I rate GEOG20003?
- 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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