MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MAST20032 hard?
MAST20032: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, Final exam 80%.
What you learn
Calculus with several variables and vectors, covered with more proof and some extra topics.
After it you can
- Calculate line, surface and volume integrals
- Find constrained maximums and minimums
- Prove and apply calculus theorems rigorously
What you need first
(MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 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
- ENGR30004 Numerical Algorithms in Engineering
- MAST20030 Differential Equations
- MAST30024 Geometry
- MAST30030 Applied Mathematical Modelling
- MCEN30018 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- MCEN30020 Systems Modelling and Analysis
- 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%, Final exam 80%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2021–2026)
- Content and rigour vary a lot by year, depending on who coordinates it.
- Taking real analysis beforehand or concurrently is recommended, as it uses analysis-style proofs.
- Demanding time commitment; some found it rewarding, one found it disorganised.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST20032 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MAST20032?
- Needs (MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10018).
- Does MAST20032 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Final exam 80%.
- Is MAST20032 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Content and rigour vary a lot by year, depending on who coordinates it.
- What do students say about MAST20032?
- Content and rigour vary a lot by year, depending on who coordinates it. Taking real analysis beforehand or concurrently is recommended, as it uses analysis-style proofs. Demanding time commitment; some found it rewarding, one found it disorganised.
- How many class hours a week does MAST20032 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MAST20032 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after MAST20032?
- 15 subjects need it first, for example ATOC30004, BMEN30006, ENGR30004, MAST20030.
- Can I rate MAST20032?
- 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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