SOCI20020 Environmental Sociology: Warming Planet
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
- 25% group work
Is SOCI20020 hard?
SOCI20020: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. 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 societies relate to nature, why environmental problems are social problems, and how movements push for sustainability.
After it you can
- Explain core ideas in environmental sociology
- Analyse environmental movements and conflicts
- Link climate change to social inequality
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 60%
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Quick answers
- When is SOCI20020 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking SOCI20020?
- No prerequisites.
- Does SOCI20020 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 60%.
- How many class hours a week does SOCI20020 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take SOCI20020 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.
- Can I rate SOCI20020?
- 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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