MAST20034 Critical Thinking with Data

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.

• Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
• 15% group work

Is MAST20034 hard?

MAST20034: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Judging data-based claims: study design, causality, p-values, and reporting statistical evidence honestly.

After it you can

• Critically assess claims based on data
• Draw conclusions from CIs, p-values, meta-analysis
• Present quantitative findings clearly

What you need first

None

Take in the same semester or earlier

MAST10010 or MAST20031 or ECON10005 or ECOM20001 or MAST10024 or MAST10011 or MAST20005

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 5%, Assignments 20%, Projects 15%, Final exam 60%

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Quick answers

When is MAST20034 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.

What do I need before taking MAST20034?

No prerequisites. Must be taken before or alongside it: MAST10010 or MAST20031 or ECON10005 or ECOM20001 or MAST10024 or MAST10011 or MAST20005.

Does MAST20034 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 5%, Assignments 20%, Projects 15%, Final exam 60%.

Can I take MAST20034 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.

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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