PSYC20007 Cognitive Psychology

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 50%
• About 3 class hours a week
• 10% group work

Is PSYC20007 hard?

PSYC20007: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How the mind handles attention, memory, language and decisions, and how experiments test this.

After it you can

• Test a theory's predictions against experiment results
• Analyse data from cognitive experiments
• Explain everyday memory slips and decision biases

What you need first

None

What it leads to

• PHYS30012 Physiology: Adapting to Challenges
• PSYC30021 Psychological Science: Theory & Practice

Careers

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

How it’s assessed

Final exam 50%, Assignments 40%, Participation 10%, Quizzes 0%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2021–2025)

• The concepts are abstract and lectures can be long and dry, though the content improves later in the semester.
• The lab report is challenging but fairly marked. Start early and lean on your tutor.
• The exam was seen as fair and similar to the practice exam. Stats is involved, so know ANOVA.
• Reviewers recommend it for psych majors rather than as a fun elective.

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Quick answers

When is PSYC20007 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking PSYC20007?

No prerequisites.

Does PSYC20007 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Final exam 50%, Assignments 40%, Participation 10%, Quizzes 0%.

Is PSYC20007 hard?

From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: The concepts are abstract and lectures can be long and dry, though the content improves later in the semester.

What do students say about PSYC20007?

The concepts are abstract and lectures can be long and dry, though the content improves later in the semester. The lab report is challenging but fairly marked. Start early and lean on your tutor. The exam was seen as fair and similar to the practice exam. Stats is involved, so know ANOVA.

How many class hours a week does PSYC20007 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take PSYC20007 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.

What can I take after PSYC20007?

2 subjects need it first, for example PHYS30012, PSYC30021.

Can I rate PSYC20007?

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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