PSYC20009 Personality and Social Psychology

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

• Final exam 45%
• About 3 class hours a week
• 10% group work

Is PSYC20009 hard?

PSYC20009: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews).

What you learn

What makes each person unique, and how we see ourselves, judge others and are shaped by groups and culture.

After it you can

• Run correlation and simple regression tests
• Write a psychology lab report
• Present research findings in a group

What you need first

None

What it leads to

• PSYC30021 Psychological Science: Theory & Practice

Careers

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

How it’s assessed

Final exam 45%, Assignments 40%, Presentations 10%, Participation 5%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2020–2025)

• The multiple-choice exam is widely seen as easy and carries many students' grades.
• The lab report is marked harshly and due early in the semester. Start soon and follow APA style closely.
• The group debate or presentation is marked leniently.
• Much of the content repeats first-year psychology and relies on memorising studies; several found it dry.

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Quick answers

When is PSYC20009 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking PSYC20009?

No prerequisites.

Does PSYC20009 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Final exam 45%, Assignments 40%, Presentations 10%, Participation 5%.

Is PSYC20009 hard?

From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: The multiple-choice exam is widely seen as easy and carries many students' grades.

What do students say about PSYC20009?

The multiple-choice exam is widely seen as easy and carries many students' grades. The lab report is marked harshly and due early in the semester. Start soon and follow APA style closely. The group debate or presentation is marked leniently.

How many class hours a week does PSYC20009 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take PSYC20009 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 PSYC20009?

1 subjects need it first, for example PSYC30021.

Can I rate PSYC20009?

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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