PSYC1001 Psychology 1A (UNSW Sydney): rated 3.7/5 overall across 47 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
PSYC1001 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in School of Psychology. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 心理学1A
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Psychology
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course introduces some of the key concepts, theories and methods which underpin psychology as a science. It begins by reviewing historical and scientific foundations for the study of human behaviour.
PSYC1001 has 47 scored reviews: overall 3.7/5 · usefulness 3.9 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 17 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.9 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.5/5).
On Reddit: "I'd say PHYS1160 is easier in comparison- I've heard it doesn't take much effort to do well. But you'd probably learn more useful stuff in PSYC1A. That being said, I took PSYC1001 in first year as a core subject (i'm doing a psyc degree) and all i'll say is that it wasn't a WAM …"
On Reddit: "Nah you can watch the lectures online - but being there in person is fucking chill. It's like watching an educational movie with the whole theatre atmosphere. And only like one of the lecturers is terrible - I think you get 5-6 in total - the rest are entertaining enough to make…"
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Q: Is PSYC1001 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 47 reviews: usefulness 3.9/5, overall 3.7/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PSYC1001, and when is it offered?
A: PSYC1001 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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