PSYC30016 Lifespan Social & Emotional Development
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PSYC30016 hard?
PSYC30016: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Social and emotional growth across life, from childhood to old age: identity, gender, morals and relationships.
After it you can
- Compare theories of lifelong social development
- Name the key tasks of each life stage
- Apply development theory to real lives
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 5 students on StudentVIP (2019–2025)
- About 90% of the assessment is reflective writing, unusual for psychology. Several felt the guidance and feedback were lacking.
- Opinions are split: older reviewers loved it, while recent ones did not recommend it and said it is not a WAM booster.
- The quizzes are easy marks. Exam essay questions were released in advance, but expectations about personal examples were confusing.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is PSYC30016 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PSYC30016?
- No prerequisites.
- Does PSYC30016 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 50%.
- Is PSYC30016 hard?
- From 5 student reviews on StudentVIP: About 90% of the assessment is reflective writing, unusual for psychology. Several felt the guidance and feedback were lacking.
- What do students say about PSYC30016?
- About 90% of the assessment is reflective writing, unusual for psychology. Several felt the guidance and feedback were lacking. Opinions are split: older reviewers loved it, while recent ones did not recommend it and said it is not a WAM booster. The quizzes are easy marks. Exam essay questions were released in advance, but expectations about personal examples were confusing.
- How many class hours a week does PSYC30016 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PSYC30016 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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 PSYC30016?
- 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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