GEOG20017 Spatial Analysis in Geography (University of Melbourne): rated 4.2/5 overall across 10 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
GEOG20017 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Arts in Geography. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 地理学中的空间分析
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Geography
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
There has been an explosion in the collection, and availability, of spatial information in the modern era. Locational data from smart phones, drones, and new generations of satellites, are examples of the growing opportunities that spatial data present for geography.
GEOG20017 has 10 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 · usefulness 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 3.0 stars); 9 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.3/5).
On Reddit: "I took 3 GIS subjects over three years and I can say every single staff member is incredibly helpful and friendly. GEOG20017 is newbie-friendly as well, and if you have any problem, just ask the tutor. They can also set aside small sessions to personally go through the assignmen…"
On Reddit: "I loved spatial analysis in geography (GEOG20017). James is funny and it’s awesome listening to him, the assignments are really cool and satisfying to do"
The course panel on UniMelb Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is GEOG20017 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 10 reviews: usefulness 3.0/5, overall 4.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GEOG20017, and when is it offered?
A: GEOG20017 is taught by the Faculty of Arts. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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