GEOG20010 China in Transition
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 GEOG20010 hard?
GEOG20010: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
China's social, economic, environmental and political change, seen from inside and place by place.
After it you can
- Appraise China's socioeconomic change
- Evaluate environments under rapid change
- Write an NGO proposal for a development gap
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 70%, Projects 25%, Participation 5%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2016–2024)
- Most reviewers found the content interesting and enjoyable, with a view of China that differs from what the media usually shows. The newest (2024) review was briefly positive.
- Assessments are mostly written pieces, often on topics you choose yourself, so expect to do some writing and preparation.
- In 2016 and 2022 some found the organisation weak: readings and tutorial material did not always match lectures, and a 2016 in-class quiz tested scattered lecture details.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOG20010 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOG20010?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GEOG20010 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 70%, Projects 25%, Participation 5%.
- Is GEOG20010 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most reviewers found the content interesting and enjoyable, with a view of China that differs from what the media usually shows. The newest (2024) review was briefly positive.
- What do students say about GEOG20010?
- Most reviewers found the content interesting and enjoyable, with a view of China that differs from what the media usually shows. The newest (2024) review was briefly positive. Assessments are mostly written pieces, often on topics you choose yourself, so expect to do some writing and preparation. In 2016 and 2022 some found the organisation weak: readings and tutorial material did not always match lectures, and a 2016 in-class quiz tested scattered lecture details.
- How many class hours a week does GEOG20010 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOG20010 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, 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, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate GEOG20010?
- 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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