MAST20036 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

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

• Final exam 75%: exam-heavy
• About 4 class hours a week

Is MAST20036 hard?

MAST20036: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 75%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Counting, graphs and finite structures: proofs, combinatorics, graph algorithms, groups and fields.

After it you can

• Solve counting problems with combinatorial tools
• Write and check combinatorial proofs
• Apply graph search and shortest-path algorithms

What you need first

MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022

• MAST10007 Linear Algebra
• MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
• MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced

What it leads to

• MAST20022 Group Theory and Linear Algebra
• MAST30035 Number Theory and Cryptography

Can’t be taken together with

• MAST30012 Discrete Mathematics
• MAST20018 Discrete Maths and Operations Research

How it’s assessed

Assignments 25%, Final exam 75%

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Quick answers

When is MAST20036 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking MAST20036?

Needs MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022.

Does MAST20036 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 75% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Final exam 75%.

How many class hours a week does MAST20036 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take MAST20036 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 MAST20036?

2 subjects need it first, for example MAST20022, MAST30035.

Can I rate MAST20036?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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