GEOG30027 Local Sites, Global Connections
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
- 15% group work
Is GEOG30027 hard?
GEOG30027: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How places around Melbourne connect to global processes, studied through local fieldwork and research design.
After it you can
- Investigate local-global links through fieldwork
- Design an ethical research method
- Present field research findings clearly
What you need first
(50 points of level 2 and 25 points of level 2 GEOG) or the subject coordinator’s permission
How it’s assessed
Assignments 35%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 50%
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Quick answers
- When is GEOG30027 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking GEOG30027?
- Needs (50 points of level 2 and 25 points of level 2 GEOG) or the subject coordinator’s permission.
- Does GEOG30027 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 50%.
- How many class hours a week does GEOG30027 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOG30027 as breadth?
- Yes, for: 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.
- Can I rate GEOG30027?
- 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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