PSYC2050 Learning & Cognition (University of Queensland): rated 3.6/5 overall, difficulty 1.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 1.0/5 across 10 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
PSYC2050 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: 学习与认知
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Psychology
Faculty: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This course is concerned with how the mind works. Cognitive topics include memory, imagery, language, intelligence and comparative psychology.
PSYC2050 has 10 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 · usefulness 3.6 · difficulty 1.0 · would-recommend 1.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by UQ students on UQ Wall (2.0/5 overall); 8 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.9 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.6/5).
On Reddit: "Id suggest taking psyc2050 in sem 2 or next year. I mean I took psyc1030 and psyc2040 concurrently in my second year (bc im doing a dual degree and the timing was awkward) and it went fine, but i'd say psyc2050 is a bit more involved than 2040. Also, if it's your first year firs…"
The course panel on UQ Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is PSYC2050 hard?
A: Students rate PSYC2050's difficulty 1.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it on the easier side.
Q: Is PSYC2050 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 10 reviews: would-recommend 1.0/5, usefulness 3.6/5, overall 3.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PSYC2050, and when is it offered?
A: PSYC2050 is taught by the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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