GEOG30019 Sustainable Development
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is GEOG30019 hard?
GEOG30019: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam.
What you learn
What 'sustainable development' really means, its history and critiques, and whether it helps in practice.
After it you can
- Compare theories of sustainable development
- Weigh competing views in sustainability debates
- Judge whether sustainable development helps in practice
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 70%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2016–2026)
- About 30% comes from weekly quizzes and tutorial reflections, which most reviewers called easy marks.
- The two essays decide your grade. Strong, critical essay writers can get an H1, but several found the prompts vague or hard.
- Content is broad and abstract, and some found it vague; tutorial discussions were generally enjoyed.
- A 2026 reviewer noted the final essay required using AI tools, so check this if you object to AI.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
Taken this subject? Rate it anonymously (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Rate GEOG30019
Quick answers
- When is GEOG30019 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOG30019?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GEOG30019 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 70%.
- Is GEOG30019 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: About 30% comes from weekly quizzes and tutorial reflections, which most reviewers called easy marks.
- What do students say about GEOG30019?
- About 30% comes from weekly quizzes and tutorial reflections, which most reviewers called easy marks. The two essays decide your grade. Strong, critical essay writers can get an H1, but several found the prompts vague or hard. Content is broad and abstract, and some found it vague; tutorial discussions were generally enjoyed.
- How many class hours a week does GEOG30019 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOG30019 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.
- Can I rate GEOG30019?
- 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
Always confirm in the official Handbook.
PickMySubjects is a free, unofficial planner made by a UniMelb graduate.