MAST30012 Discrete Mathematics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MAST30012 hard?
MAST30012: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (3 reviews). Makes it harder: Final exam 80%.
What you learn
Counting and building finite objects, like permutations and designs, often with efficient algorithms.
After it you can
- Solve counting and combinatorics problems
- Recognise links between discrete maths and other areas
- Design efficient methods to build and count objects
What you need first
(MAST20026 or MAST10009 or MAST20033) and 37.5 points of level 2 MAST
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Final exam 80%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2017–2021)
- Interesting content with a lot of counting and combinatorics, plus some elegant proofs.
- Not seen as especially hard for a third-year maths subject. It builds mathematical maturity.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST30012 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST30012?
- Needs (MAST20026 or MAST10009 or MAST20033) and 37.5 points of level 2 MAST.
- Does MAST30012 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Final exam 80%.
- Is MAST30012 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Interesting content with a lot of counting and combinatorics, plus some elegant proofs.
- What do students say about MAST30012?
- Interesting content with a lot of counting and combinatorics, plus some elegant proofs. Not seen as especially hard for a third-year maths subject. It builds mathematical maturity.
- How many class hours a week does MAST30012 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MAST30012 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 MAST30012?
- 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.
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