GEOG20012 Post-Conflict Development and Difference
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 GEOG20012 hard?
GEOG20012: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Critical development geography of post-conflict East Timor and Cambodia: nation-building, aid, memory, justice.
After it you can
- Use key concepts of development geography
- Research post-conflict development problems
- Analyse aid and nation-building after conflict
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 35%, Presentations 15%, Assignments 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2017–2024)
- Lectures are engaging and the topic is interesting; teaching is generally praised.
- Assessment is writing-heavy, so plan time for essays.
- Readings can feel disorganised or out of step with lectures, and assessment info has been inconsistent at times.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOG20012 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOG20012?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GEOG20012 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 35%, Presentations 15%, Assignments 50%.
- Is GEOG20012 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Lectures are engaging and the topic is interesting; teaching is generally praised.
- What do students say about GEOG20012?
- Lectures are engaging and the topic is interesting; teaching is generally praised. Assessment is writing-heavy, so plan time for essays. Readings can feel disorganised or out of step with lectures, and assessment info has been inconsistent at times.
- How many class hours a week does GEOG20012 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOG20012 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, 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.
- What can I take after GEOG20012?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example GEOG30026, GEOG30031.
- Can I rate GEOG20012?
- 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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