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Geography // Structure

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Structure

100 credit points

Students undertaking honours in geography must complete:

  • Research subjects (total 75 points); and
  • Compulsory coursework subjects (total 25 points)

Total 100 points

Subject Options

Research Component

Students must complete 75 points of research taken over consecutive semesters.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
GEOG40009 Geography Honours Research Project Pt1
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
GEOG40010 Geography Honours Research Project Pt2
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 50

Coursework Component

Students must complete both of:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
GEOG90029 Research Methods in Geography
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GEOG40003 Advancing Geography & Environmental Stud
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Last updated: 23 November 2025