GEOG30029 Geographies of Migration
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 GEOG30029 hard?
GEOG30029: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Theories, patterns and issues of human migration, from refugees and labour migration to moving from country to city.
After it you can
- Explain key theories of migration
- Describe global and internal migration patterns
- Analyse current issues such as forced displacement
What you need first
“a minimum of 25 credit points of level 2 subjects with a social or natural science focus from the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Environments”
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 70%
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Quick answers
- When is GEOG30029 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOG30029?
- Needs “a minimum of 25 credit points of level 2 subjects with a social or natural science focus from the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Environments”.
- Does GEOG30029 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 70%.
- How many class hours a week does GEOG30029 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOG30029 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.
- Can I rate GEOG30029?
- 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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