GEOL20001 Geology of Southeast Australia
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3.5 class hours a week
Is GEOL20001 hard?
GEOL20001: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Southeast Victoria's geological history, worked out from rocks and volcanic evidence you see in the field.
After it you can
- Reconstruct geological history from field data
- Interpret relationships between rock units
- Identify signs of past volcanic activity
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 50%, Assignments 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2024–2025)
- Built around a roughly 6-day field trip with field exercises, followed by a 2000-word research essay.
- Field booklet drawings are marked closely: include a scale, a key and proper rock-layer notation.
- Essay marking stresses clear writing and grammar; some found it harsh or inconsistent between markers.
- Opinions are split for non-geology students: some loved it, others found it disorganised and not an easy WAM booster.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOL20001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer.
- What do I need before taking GEOL20001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GEOL20001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 50%, Assignments 50%.
- Is GEOL20001 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Built around a roughly 6-day field trip with field exercises, followed by a 2000-word research essay.
- What do students say about GEOL20001?
- Built around a roughly 6-day field trip with field exercises, followed by a 2000-word research essay. Field booklet drawings are marked closely: include a scale, a key and proper rock-layer notation. Essay marking stresses clear writing and grammar; some found it harsh or inconsistent between markers.
- How many class hours a week does GEOL20001 have?
- 3.5 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOL20001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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 GEOL20001?
- 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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