MAST20026 Real Analysis
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
Is MAST20026 hard?
MAST20026: Harder. #10 on the hardest list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (10 reviews), Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, Final exam 70%.
What you learn
Why calculus works: rigorous proofs about real numbers, limits, series, derivatives and integrals.
After it you can
- Write proofs by induction and contradiction
- Decide whether sequences and series converge
- Use Taylor and Fourier series
What you need first
(MAST10006 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10018)
- MAST10006 Calculus 2
- MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
- MAST10007 Linear Algebra
- MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
- MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
What it leads to
- ACTL20001 Introductory Financial Mathematics
- ELEN30012 Signals and Systems
- MAST20022 Group Theory and Linear Algebra
- 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
- PHYC30011 Sub-atomic Physics
- PHYC30016 Electrodynamics
- PHYC30017 Statistical Physics
- PHYC30018 Quantum Physics
- PHYC30019 Astrophysics
- PHYC30023 Light, Lasers, Optics
- PHYC30024 Condensed Matter Physics 3
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 70%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2019–2026)
- A big jump from first-year maths: proof-based, epsilon-delta style, with no fixed procedures to follow.
- Requires substantial time and practice; memorise key proofs and theorems.
- Experience depends heavily on the lecturer; many years were praised, but one year had very hard assignments.
- Exams can be tough, but assignments were generally well spaced.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST20026 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST20026?
- Needs (MAST10006 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10018).
- Does MAST20026 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 70%.
- Is MAST20026 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: A big jump from first-year maths: proof-based, epsilon-delta style, with no fixed procedures to follow.
- What do students say about MAST20026?
- A big jump from first-year maths: proof-based, epsilon-delta style, with no fixed procedures to follow. Requires substantial time and practice; memorise key proofs and theorems. Experience depends heavily on the lecturer; many years were praised, but one year had very hard assignments.
- Can I take MAST20026 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 MAST20026?
- 20 subjects need it first, for example ACTL20001, ELEN30012, MAST20022, MAST30001.
- Can I rate MAST20026?
- 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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