MAST30005 Algebra
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MAST30005 hard?
MAST30005: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 80%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The rules shared by integers, polynomials and matrices: rings, modules, fields and Galois theory.
After it you can
- Apply the Euclidean algorithm, including to polynomials
- Prove results about rings, modules and fields
- Calculate the Jordan normal form of a matrix
What you need first
MAST20022
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Final exam 80%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2017–2021)
- Very abstract, with few obvious real-world uses. It continues from second-year group theory and linear algebra into rings and modules.
- Pure maths students mostly loved it, and several called it a favourite.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST30005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MAST30005?
- Needs MAST20022.
- Does MAST30005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Final exam 80%.
- Is MAST30005 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Very abstract, with few obvious real-world uses. It continues from second-year group theory and linear algebra into rings and modules.
- What do students say about MAST30005?
- Very abstract, with few obvious real-world uses. It continues from second-year group theory and linear algebra into rings and modules. Pure maths students mostly loved it, and several called it a favourite.
- How many class hours a week does MAST30005 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MAST30005 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.
- Can I rate MAST30005?
- 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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