MAST10010 Data Analysis
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 5 class hours a week
Is MAST10010 hard?
MAST10010: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, 5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Probability and statistics through real data in R: graphs, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, regression.
After it you can
- Run hypothesis tests and confidence intervals
- Clean, plot and analyse data in R
- Spot bias in sampling and study design
What you need first
a VCE Mathematical Methods study score of 25 or more (or equivalent) or MAST10012 or 25 points from MAST10014, MAST10015
- MAST10012 Introduction to Mathematics
- MAST10014 Foundation Mathematics 1
- MAST10015 Foundation Mathematics 2
What it leads to
- ECOM20001 Econometrics 1
- ECON20003 Quantitative Methods 2
- MAST20006 Probability for Statistics
- MGMT20005 Business Decision Analysis
Can’t be taken together with
- ECON10005 Quantitative Methods 1
- MAST10011
- MAST20005 Statistics
- MAST20017
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Assignments 15%, Tests 15%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2016–2025)
- Many reviewers, especially in 2020 and 2024, criticised lectures and slides as hard to follow and relied on outside resources.
- Assignments were seen as vague with strict marking.
- The exam is accessible and allows cheat sheets, so prepare them well; past papers are good practice.
- The latest reviews are more positive about organisation; uses Minitab software.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST10010 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST10010?
- Needs a VCE Mathematical Methods study score of 25 or more (or equivalent) or MAST10012 or 25 points from MAST10014, MAST10015.
- Does MAST10010 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Assignments 15%, Tests 15%, Final exam 60%.
- Is MAST10010 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Many reviewers, especially in 2020 and 2024, criticised lectures and slides as hard to follow and relied on outside resources.
- What do students say about MAST10010?
- Many reviewers, especially in 2020 and 2024, criticised lectures and slides as hard to follow and relied on outside resources. Assignments were seen as vague with strict marking. The exam is accessible and allows cheat sheets, so prepare them well; past papers are good practice.
- How many class hours a week does MAST10010 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take MAST10010 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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 MAST10010?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example ECOM20001, ECON20003, MAST20006, MGMT20005.
- Can I rate MAST10010?
- 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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