PSYC30021 Psychological Science: Theory & Practice
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
- 10% group work
Is PSYC30021 hard?
PSYC30021: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Applying psychology to real issues and ethics, plus a supervised group research project ending in a poster.
After it you can
- Design and run a research project in a group
- Apply psychology to behaviour change problems
- Present findings in talks and writing
What you need first
PSYC30013 and 25 points from PSYC20006, PSYC20007, PSYC20008, PSYC20009
Take in the same semester or earlier
“At least 200 points completed (students with a psychology major)”
- PSYC30013 Research Methods for Human Inquiry
- PSYC20006 Biological Psychology
- PSYC20007 Cognitive Psychology
- PSYC20008 Developmental Psychology
- PSYC20009 Personality and Social Psychology
Can’t be taken together with
Careers
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2016–2023)
- The group research project is the highlight and gives a taste of Honours research.
- Your experience depends on your topic and group, though the main lab report is individual.
- Many found the lectures random or jumpy in topic, and the exam somewhat challenging.
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Quick answers
- When is PSYC30021 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PSYC30021?
- Needs PSYC30013 and 25 points from PSYC20006, PSYC20007, PSYC20008, PSYC20009. Must be taken before or alongside it: “At least 200 points completed (students with a psychology major)”.
- Does PSYC30021 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.
- Is PSYC30021 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: The group research project is the highlight and gives a taste of Honours research.
- What do students say about PSYC30021?
- The group research project is the highlight and gives a taste of Honours research. Your experience depends on your topic and group, though the main lab report is individual. Many found the lectures random or jumpy in topic, and the exam somewhat challenging.
- How many class hours a week does PSYC30021 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PSYC30021 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design.
- Can I rate PSYC30021?
- 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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