PSYC40014 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
University of Melbourne · Level 4 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 25%: mostly coursework
- About 3.5 class hours a week
Is PSYC40014 hard?
PSYC40014: Harder. A graduate subject, so it isn't on the easy and hard lists; this is how it compares with Bachelor of Science's subjects. Makes it easier: Final exam only 25%. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (4 reviews), Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, 1 other hurdle task.
What you learn
Advanced research methods and statistics for psychology, plus how to judge whether a psychological test is reliable and valid.
After it you can
- Choose and run suitable statistical analyses
- Judge the reliability and validity of tests
- Critique research on human behaviour
What you need first
admission to 340AA
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 75%, Final exam 25%, Participation 0%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2015–2021)
- Reviewers describe a lot of new statistics content that takes plenty of revision, though one said everything after it felt easier.
- Weekly notes, practice questions and lab notes were seen as thorough, and the extra seminars for Graduate Diploma students added depth.
- Overall it is seen as the foundation for doing psychological research, and liked more in hindsight than while taking it.
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Quick answers
- When is PSYC40014 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking PSYC40014?
- Needs admission to 340AA.
- Does PSYC40014 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 25% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 75%, Final exam 25%, Participation 0%.
- Is PSYC40014 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers describe a lot of new statistics content that takes plenty of revision, though one said everything after it felt easier.
- What do students say about PSYC40014?
- Reviewers describe a lot of new statistics content that takes plenty of revision, though one said everything after it felt easier. Weekly notes, practice questions and lab notes were seen as thorough, and the extra seminars for Graduate Diploma students added depth. Overall it is seen as the foundation for doing psychological research, and liked more in hindsight than while taking it.
- How many class hours a week does PSYC40014 have?
- 3.5 h a week in class
- Can I take PSYC40014 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after PSYC40014?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example PSYC40013.
- Can I rate PSYC40014?
- 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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