PSYC30018 Neuroscience and the Mind
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PSYC30018 hard?
PSYC30018: About average. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (9 reviews). Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time. The easier and harder points roughly balance out.
What you learn
How brain activity gives rise to attention, perception and memory, and how scientists measure it.
After it you can
- Judge the strengths and limits of brain research methods
- Link brain dysfunction to mental health symptoms
- Analyse data to answer a psychology question
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 35%, Quizzes 15%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2014–2025)
- The content is heavy, jargon-filled and memorisation-based, and spread unevenly across sections.
- The mid-semester test and exam are generally seen as easy; the research essay or report needs the most effort.
- Assignments can be marked harshly. Some found the lectures hard to follow, while others enjoyed them.
- Recommended for those who enjoyed second-year biological psychology.
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Quick answers
- When is PSYC30018 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking PSYC30018?
- No prerequisites.
- Does PSYC30018 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 35%, Quizzes 15%, Final exam 50%.
- Is PSYC30018 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: The content is heavy, jargon-filled and memorisation-based, and spread unevenly across sections.
- What do students say about PSYC30018?
- The content is heavy, jargon-filled and memorisation-based, and spread unevenly across sections. The mid-semester test and exam are generally seen as easy; the research essay or report needs the most effort. Assignments can be marked harshly. Some found the lectures hard to follow, while others enjoyed them.
- How many class hours a week does PSYC30018 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PSYC30018 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 PSYC30018?
- 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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