Further information: Environment and Society (GEOG20001)

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Students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), or a combined BSc course (except for the BA/BSc) may receive science credit on the completion of this subject.

BSc students may receive second year level credit for this subject.

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This subject contributes to the following:

Type	Name
Minor	Development Studies minor
Major	Geography
Informal specialisation	Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI
Major	Urban Design and Planning
Informal specialisation	Environments Discipline subjects
Informal specialisation	Human Geography
Major	Sociology
Informal specialisation	Integrated Geography
Major	Environmental Geography
Minor	Environmental Studies minor
Specialisation (formal)	Development Studies
Breadth Track	People and Environment

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Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on study abroad and exchange; students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject. These requirements may be met by equivalent study completed at and approved by your home institution.

Last updated: 11 January 2026