PSYC3314 Psychopathology (University of Western Australia): rated 3.2/5 overall across 20 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
PSYC3314 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Psychological Science in Society and Culture. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 精神病理学
Type: Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Society and Culture
Faculty: Psychological Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit lays a broad foundation in the area of abnormal psychology by identifying the genetic, biological, neurochemical, cognitive-behavioural and social frameworks that guide and constrain approaches to the definition, understanding and treatment of abnormal psychological functioning. Building on this theoretical foundation and empirical research findings, students are introduced to a wide range of psychopathology such as dementia, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia an…
PSYC3314 has 20 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 · usefulness 3.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.3 stars); 17 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.2/5).
On Reddit: "Honesty was most excited for 3314 but it just covers one disorder a week very surface level and quick super disappointing, labs were boring didn’t add anything, group presentation was easy just hope you have people in your group who contribute, I had to drag stuff out of people …"
On Reddit: "3314 was my fave! Each week is basically a new diagnosis / disorder - easy to study for. There is a group presentation on indigenous APA guidelines. Just remember psychopathy symptoms, possible causes, variations etc for the exam. The labs focus on diagnostic assessment as does …"
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Q: Is PSYC3314 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 20 reviews: usefulness 3.3/5, overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PSYC3314, and when is it offered?
A: PSYC3314 is taught by the Psychological Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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