MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 5 class hours a week
Is MAST10009 hard?
MAST10009: Harder. #7 on the hardest list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (7 reviews), Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, Final exam 70%, 5 class hours a week.
What you learn
Rigorous calculus: limits, integrals, infinite series and differential equations, with proofs.
After it you can
- Test whether an infinite series converges
- Write functions as Taylor and Fourier series
- Solve differential equations for simple systems
What you need first
MAST10008 or MAST10013 or (a VCE Specialist Mathematics study score of 38 or more (or equivalent) or the subject coordinator’s permission)
What it leads to
- ACTL10001 Introduction to Actuarial Studies
- ACTL20001 Introductory Financial Mathematics
- ATOC30004 Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography
- BMEN20003 Applied Computation in Bioengineering
- CHEN20010 Material and Energy Balances
- CHEN20012 Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
- ELEN20006 Digital Systems
- ELEN30012 Signals and Systems
- ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
- MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
- MAST20004 Probability
- MAST20006 Probability for Statistics
- MAST20009 Vector Calculus
- MAST20018 Discrete Maths and Operations Research
- MAST20022 Group Theory and Linear Algebra
- MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
- MAST20030 Differential Equations
- MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
- MAST20035 Introduction to Operations Research
- MAST30001 Stochastic Modelling
- MAST30011 Graph Theory
- MAST30012 Discrete Mathematics
- MAST30020 Probability for Inference
- MAST30021 Complex Analysis
- MAST30024 Geometry
- MAST30026 Metric and Hilbert Spaces
- MAST30028 Numerical Methods & Scientific Computing
- MAST30031 Methods of Mathematical Physics
- MAST30035 Number Theory and Cryptography
- 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
- PHYC30024 Condensed Matter Physics 3
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Tests 15%, Final exam 70%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 7 students on StudentVIP (2014–2022)
- Very fast-paced with four lectures a week, covering real analysis and Calculus 2; do not fall behind.
- The first weeks of analysis and proofs are hardest; the calculus part is more relaxed.
- Expect to memorise and state theorems, definitions and proofs in exams.
- Counts as both real analysis and Calculus 2, but some felt the standard pathway allows deeper learning.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST10009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST10009?
- Needs MAST10008 or MAST10013 or (a VCE Specialist Mathematics study score of 38 or more (or equivalent) or the subject coordinator’s permission).
- Does MAST10009 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Tests 15%, Final exam 70%.
- Is MAST10009 hard?
- From 7 student reviews on StudentVIP: Very fast-paced with four lectures a week, covering real analysis and Calculus 2; do not fall behind.
- What do students say about MAST10009?
- Very fast-paced with four lectures a week, covering real analysis and Calculus 2; do not fall behind. The first weeks of analysis and proofs are hardest; the calculus part is more relaxed. Expect to memorise and state theorems, definitions and proofs in exams.
- How many class hours a week does MAST10009 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take MAST10009 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 MAST10009?
- 36 subjects need it first, for example ACTL10001, ACTL20001, ATOC30004, BMEN20003.
- Can I rate MAST10009?
- 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.
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