PSYC3017 Social Psychology (University of Sydney): rated 3.0/5 overall across 7 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
PSYC3017 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Psychology Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 社会心理学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Psychology Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit continues the coverage of topics in Social Psychology following PSYC1001 and PSYC2017. The unit's lectures are divided into topical areas, where the emphasis is on critically evaluating theories and the relevant empirical evidence.
PSYC3017 has 7 scored reviews: overall 3.0/5 · usefulness 2.8 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 6 StudentVIP reviews (average 2.8 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.7/5).
On Reddit: "Ranked in (subjective) order from best to worst 3020 - Pros: not science-y or stats heavy, very engaging lecturers and content, less memorisation, content was easily applicable to real life scenarios so it was more memorable. One major essay (not a research report) and exam was …"
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Q: Is PSYC3017 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 7 reviews: usefulness 2.8/5, overall 3.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PSYC3017, and when is it offered?
A: PSYC3017 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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