GEOG20008 Inside the City of Diversity

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
• About 2 class hours a week
• 10% group work

Is GEOG20008 hard?

GEOG20008: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (4 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, Only 2 class hours a week.

What you learn

How class, gender, race and disability shape people's lives in cities, with your own field research in Melbourne.

After it you can

• Compare theories of social difference in cities
• Carry out field research in Melbourne
• Analyse issues like gentrification and housing

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Participation 10%, Presentations 5%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 30%, Final exam 40%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2015–2022)

• Recent reviewers (2020-2022) praised engaging teaching, a manageable workload and straightforward, short assignments.
• It focuses on inequality in cities with a Melbourne angle; earlier reviewers found lectures dry and discussion one-sided.

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Quick answers

When is GEOG20008 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking GEOG20008?

No prerequisites.

Does GEOG20008 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 10%, Presentations 5%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 30%, Final exam 40%.

Is GEOG20008 hard?

From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Recent reviewers (2020-2022) praised engaging teaching, a manageable workload and straightforward, short assignments.

What do students say about GEOG20008?

Recent reviewers (2020-2022) praised engaging teaching, a manageable workload and straightforward, short assignments. It focuses on inequality in cities with a Melbourne angle; earlier reviewers found lectures dry and discussion one-sided.

How many class hours a week does GEOG20008 have?

2 h a week in class

Can I take GEOG20008 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, 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, Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate GEOG20008?

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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