PSYC10003 Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 50%
• About 3.5 class hours a week
• 10% group work

Is PSYC10003 hard?

PSYC10003: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), First-year subject.

What you learn

How we sense, perceive, learn, think and remember, and how psychologists study it.

After it you can

• Describe and interpret psychological data
• Plan a research proposal as a team
• Write a literature review or research report

What you need first

None

Can’t be taken together with

• PSYC90097
• PSYC10006 Mind, Brain and Behaviour A

Careers

• Required for Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accreditation (Psychologist) in Psychology

How it’s assessed

Final exam 50%, Projects 10%, Reports and essays 35%, Participation 5%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2023–2026)

• Widely seen as easy. The final is all multiple choice and repeats many practice-quiz questions, so do those quizzes until you know them well.
• The essay or research paper is marked strictly. Stick closely to the rubric and the assignment guide.
• Pracs were widely seen as dull and of little use.
• Generous scaling has been reported. Do the research participation scheme for easy extra marks.

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Quick answers

When is PSYC10003 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking PSYC10003?

No prerequisites.

Does PSYC10003 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Final exam 50%, Projects 10%, Reports and essays 35%, Participation 5%.

Is PSYC10003 hard?

From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Widely seen as easy. The final is all multiple choice and repeats many practice-quiz questions, so do those quizzes until you know them well.

What do students say about PSYC10003?

Widely seen as easy. The final is all multiple choice and repeats many practice-quiz questions, so do those quizzes until you know them well. The essay or research paper is marked strictly. Stick closely to the rubric and the assignment guide. Pracs were widely seen as dull and of little use.

How many class hours a week does PSYC10003 have?

3.5 h a week in class

Can I take PSYC10003 as breadth?

Yes, for: 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 PSYC10003?

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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