PSYC30013 Research Methods for Human Inquiry
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PSYC30013 hard?
PSYC30013: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), Final exam only 30%.
What you learn
Research methods and stats for psychology, plus how psychological tests measure traits.
After it you can
- Turn a question into a testable research plan
- Judge if a psychological test is reliable and valid
- Spot limits of quantitative results in papers
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 70%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2022–2026)
- It is among the most highly rated psych subjects. Lectures make statistics and R coding clear and engaging.
- Beginners face a learning curve with R, but reviewers say it is very doable with effort.
- Watch lectures before tutorials; some found tutorials less useful. The final weeks are denser than earlier ones.
- Being quantitative, it is easy to score highly in, and many call it a WAM booster.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is PSYC30013 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking PSYC30013?
- No prerequisites.
- Does PSYC30013 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 70%, Final exam 30%.
- Is PSYC30013 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: It is among the most highly rated psych subjects. Lectures make statistics and R coding clear and engaging.
- What do students say about PSYC30013?
- It is among the most highly rated psych subjects. Lectures make statistics and R coding clear and engaging. Beginners face a learning curve with R, but reviewers say it is very doable with effort. Watch lectures before tutorials; some found tutorials less useful. The final weeks are denser than earlier ones.
- How many class hours a week does PSYC30013 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PSYC30013 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 PSYC30013?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example PSYC30021.
- Can I rate PSYC30013?
- 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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