PSYC1040 Psychological Research Methodology I (University of Queensland): rated 3.8/5 overall across 31 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
PSYC1040 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences in Psychology. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 心理学研究方法I
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Psychology
Faculty: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
The School of Psychology recommends only two of the three first year courses is undertaken in the first semester of study. Psychology is founded on the scientific method.
PSYC1040 has 31 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 · usefulness 4.4 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 13 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.4 stars); 18 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "Got the same postgrad med aim as you, and I’m currently in my second year, so I maybe don’t have a full understanding of the difficulty, but I’ve done PSYC1030 NEUR1020 PSYC1100 PSYC1040 and PSYC2030. All the first year courses are pretty okay, psyc1030 especially is an easy 7 i…"
On Reddit: "I took PSYC1040 last year! As far as „math-y“ courses go, they don’t get easier than psyc1040. People with no math skills/experience take the course and pass no problem. You definitely wont be the only person in the room with these anxieties. The teaching staff is amazing, and v…"
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Q: Is PSYC1040 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 31 reviews: usefulness 4.4/5, overall 3.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PSYC1040, and when is it offered?
A: PSYC1040 is taught by the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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