PSYC10004 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 55%
- About 3.5 class hours a week
Is PSYC10004 hard?
PSYC10004: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), First-year subject.
What you learn
How people develop and interact with others: development, social, personality and clinical psychology, plus stats.
After it you can
- Explain key theories in several areas of psychology
- Design a study and analyse its data
- Write a psychology research report
What you need first
None
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Final exam 55%, Reports and essays 40%, Participation 5%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2022–2025)
- Many find it an easy H1 with a multiple-choice exam, but there is a lot of content and some reading-based questions are niche.
- The lab report or essay is marked harshly; scores above 80 are hard. Follow the rubric and use the many resources and examples provided.
- The clinical, developmental and social modules were popular; personality was seen as the driest.
- Don't take it only as a WAM booster if the people-focused side of psychology doesn't interest you.
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Quick answers
- When is PSYC10004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PSYC10004?
- No prerequisites.
- Does PSYC10004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 55% of the mark. Assessment: Final exam 55%, Reports and essays 40%, Participation 5%.
- Is PSYC10004 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Many find it an easy H1 with a multiple-choice exam, but there is a lot of content and some reading-based questions are niche.
- What do students say about PSYC10004?
- Many find it an easy H1 with a multiple-choice exam, but there is a lot of content and some reading-based questions are niche. The lab report or essay is marked harshly; scores above 80 are hard. Follow the rubric and use the many resources and examples provided. The clinical, developmental and social modules were popular; personality was seen as the driest.
- How many class hours a week does PSYC10004 have?
- 3.5 h a week in class
- Can I take PSYC10004 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 PSYC10004?
- 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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