MAST10006 Calculus 2
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
Is MAST10006 hard?
MAST10006: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%. The easier and harder points roughly balance out.
What you learn
More calculus: series, differential equations and functions of two variables, with real-world uses.
After it you can
- Solve first and second order differential equations
- Model real situations using calculus
- Write maths solutions clearly and logically
What you need first
a VCE Specialist Mathematics study score of 29 or more (or equivalent) or MAST10005
What it leads to
- ACTL10001 Introduction to Actuarial Studies
- ACTL20001 Introductory Financial Mathematics
- ATOC30003 Tropical Weather and Climate Extremes
- ATOC30004 Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography
- BMEN20003 Applied Computation in Bioengineering
- CHEN20010 Material and Energy Balances
- CHEN20012 Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
- ELEN20006 Digital Systems
- ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
- MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
- MAST20004 Probability
- MAST20006 Probability for Statistics
- MAST20009 Vector Calculus
- MAST20018 Discrete Maths and Operations Research
- MAST20026 Real Analysis
- MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
- MAST20030 Differential Equations
- MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
- MAST20033 Real Analysis: Advanced
- MAST20035 Introduction to Operations Research
- MULT20015 Elements of Quantum Computing
- PHYC10001 Physics 1: Advanced
- PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced
- PHYC20012 Quantum and Thermal Physics
- PHYC20014 Theoretical Physics 2
- PHYC20015 Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2022–2026)
- Builds closely on VCE Specialist Maths; reviewers find it mostly computational and well organised, with useful practice sheets.
- It starts easy and speeds up after the first few weeks; keeping up with practice problems is the most common advice.
- The summer version is intense (a week of content per day); take it alone if you choose summer.
- No calculator is allowed; check whether a summary sheet is permitted in the exam.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST10006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST10006?
- Needs a VCE Specialist Mathematics study score of 29 or more (or equivalent) or MAST10005.
- Does MAST10006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Final exam 60%.
- Is MAST10006 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: Builds closely on VCE Specialist Maths; reviewers find it mostly computational and well organised, with useful practice sheets.
- What do students say about MAST10006?
- Builds closely on VCE Specialist Maths; reviewers find it mostly computational and well organised, with useful practice sheets. It starts easy and speeds up after the first few weeks; keeping up with practice problems is the most common advice. The summer version is intense (a week of content per day); take it alone if you choose summer.
- Can I take MAST10006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after MAST10006?
- 26 subjects need it first, for example ACTL10001, ACTL20001, ATOC30003, ATOC30004.
- Can I rate MAST10006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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