GEOG30001 Coastal Landforms and Processes
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 5 class hours a week
Is GEOG30001 hard?
GEOG30001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (4 reviews). Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week.
What you learn
How beaches, dunes, estuaries and cliffs form and change, and how to manage coasts under pressure.
After it you can
- Identify coastal landforms and the processes behind them
- Assess tools for predicting coastal change
- Weigh options for managing coasts under pressure
What you need first
(GEOG20002 or GEOG30023 or EVSC20008 or MAST20031) or (25 points of level 2 GEOG/ERTH/GEOL or (25 points of level 2 GEOG/ERTH/GEOL or (25 points of level 2 GEOG/ERTH/GEOL or the subject coordinator’s permission)))
- GEOG20002 Landscapes and Environmental Change
- GEOG30023 Global Climate Change in Context
- EVSC20008 Earth's Surface Processes
- MAST20031 Analysis of Biological Data
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2015–2025)
- Content is interesting and not too difficult; the field trip is enjoyable when it runs.
- 2025 reviewers felt it was poorly run: assessed pracs had little guidance or unclear wording, and marks came back very late.
- The main report uses your own practical data, which you cannot easily check, so lean on theory and the textbook.
- The final exam was described as straightforward, closely matching the practice exam.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOG30001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOG30001?
- Needs (GEOG20002 or GEOG30023 or EVSC20008 or MAST20031) or (25 points of level 2 GEOG/ERTH/GEOL or (25 points of level 2 GEOG/ERTH/GEOL or (25 points of level 2 GEOG/ERTH/GEOL or the subject coordinator’s permission))).
- Does GEOG30001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.
- Is GEOG30001 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Content is interesting and not too difficult; the field trip is enjoyable when it runs.
- What do students say about GEOG30001?
- Content is interesting and not too difficult; the field trip is enjoyable when it runs. 2025 reviewers felt it was poorly run: assessed pracs had little guidance or unclear wording, and marks came back very late. The main report uses your own practical data, which you cannot easily check, so lean on theory and the textbook.
- How many class hours a week does GEOG30001 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOG30001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: 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.
- Can I rate GEOG30001?
- 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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