PSYC30019 Development of the Thinking Child
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PSYC30019 hard?
PSYC30019: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How children's thinking and brain function develop, and how to tell typical from atypical development.
After it you can
- Tell typical from atypical development patterns
- Judge methods used to study child development
- Assess interventions for children with a team
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2018–2021)
- There is no exam; the grade comes entirely from assignments.
- Several reviewers said instructions and rubrics were unclear and marking was inconsistent between tutors.
- Reviewers liked the content but found the subject poorly run, and some felt concerns went unaddressed. Background in psych writing helps.
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Quick answers
- When is PSYC30019 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PSYC30019?
- No prerequisites.
- Does PSYC30019 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.
- Is PSYC30019 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: There is no exam; the grade comes entirely from assignments.
- What do students say about PSYC30019?
- There is no exam; the grade comes entirely from assignments. Several reviewers said instructions and rubrics were unclear and marking was inconsistent between tutors. Reviewers liked the content but found the subject poorly run, and some felt concerns went unaddressed. Background in psych writing helps.
- How many class hours a week does PSYC30019 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PSYC30019 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 PSYC30019?
- 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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