Psychology
General
Scientific study of human behavior, mental processes, and psychological research methods.
Moderate competitive scaling - neutral impact
Neutral impact on your ATAR
Available in: Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales
Psychology is a popular ATAR subject offered in VIC (VCE Psychology), QLD (QCE Psychology), SA (SACE Psychology), WA (WACE Psychology), and as an elective in some NSW schools (though not part of the HSC). It combines scientific method, human behaviour, and cognitive processes — requiring students to analyse data, understand psychological theory, and write extended scientific responses. At Modedu, we provide 1:1 tutoring to help students master content, understand experimental design, and build confidence in both exams and extended responses.
Expert guidance for complex concepts
Psychology can be challenging because it asks students to:
Learn and apply abstract psychological theories
Interpret and evaluate scientific data and research design
Understand ethics, reliability, and validity in experiments
Write clearly using psychological terminology and report formats
Common difficulties include:
Confusing similar cognitive or behavioural theories
Struggling to apply experimental design principles
Memorising detailed studies and linking them to real-world behaviour
Rachel
BPsych + DipEd (Monash)
Alan
BSc Neuroscience + Psychology (UWA)
Weekly 1:1 lessons with a subject-matched tutor
Structured coverage of the HSC syllabus
Regular exam-style practice, feedback, and revision
Access to our LMS for tracking progress and submitting questions
Verbal reasoning assessments (SOA) to build true understanding
Psychology scales moderately and is a strong subject for students interested in:
Clinical and Educational Psychology
Medicine, Allied Health, and Neuroscience
Law, Social Work, and Human Resources
Marketing, UX Design, and Behavioural Economics
Psychology also builds strong foundations in scientific literacy and research communication — highly valued in many university programs.
Clinical and Educational Psychology
Medicine, Allied Health, and Neuroscience
Law, Social Work, and Human Resources
Marketing, UX Design, and Behavioural Economics
"Psych was my hardest subject because I couldn’t remember the theories or apply them. Tutoring helped me simplify the content and write better."
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