MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 65%: exam-heavy
Is MAST20029 hard?
MAST20029: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 65%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Maths for engineers: vector calculus, differential equations, Laplace transforms and Fourier series.
After it you can
- Solve ODEs with Laplace transforms
- Solve PDEs by separation of variables
- Write functions as Fourier series
What you need first
(MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10013 or MAST10018)
- MAST10006 Calculus 2
- MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
- MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
- MAST10007 Linear Algebra
- MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
- MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
What it leads to
- ATOC30004 Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography
- BMEN30006 Circuits and Systems
- BMEN30010 Mechanics for Bioengineering
- BMEN30011 Introduction to MedTech Innovation
- CHEN30016 Momentum, Mass and Heat Transfer
- ELEN30012 Signals and Systems
- ENGR30004 Numerical Algorithms in Engineering
- EVSC30003 Environmental Risk Assessment
- EVSC30009 Energy Pathways to Net-Zero
- FNCE30001 Investments
- FNCE30003 International Finance
- FNCE30006 Entrepreneurial Finance
- FNCE30007 Derivative Securities
- FNCE30011 Essentials of Corporate Valuation
- MCEN30018 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- MCEN30020 Systems Modelling and Analysis
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 5%, Assignments 15%, Tests 15%, Final exam 65%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2019–2026)
- Applied, formula-based maths with almost no proofs, covering vector calculus, ODEs, Laplace and Fourier series.
- Exams are time-pressured, so practise to work fast; the exam is heavily weighted.
- Assignments are tricky and pedantically marked, so show all working.
- Well organised; keep up and complete the problem booklet.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST20029 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST20029?
- Needs (MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10013 or MAST10018).
- Does MAST20029 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 65% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 5%, Assignments 15%, Tests 15%, Final exam 65%.
- Is MAST20029 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Applied, formula-based maths with almost no proofs, covering vector calculus, ODEs, Laplace and Fourier series.
- What do students say about MAST20029?
- Applied, formula-based maths with almost no proofs, covering vector calculus, ODEs, Laplace and Fourier series. Exams are time-pressured, so practise to work fast; the exam is heavily weighted. Assignments are tricky and pedantically marked, so show all working.
- Can I take MAST20029 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 MAST20029?
- 16 subjects need it first, for example ATOC30004, BMEN30006, BMEN30010, BMEN30011.
- Can I rate MAST20029?
- 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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