MAST30021 Complex Analysis
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
Is MAST30021 hard?
MAST30021: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 80%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Calculus with complex numbers, a tool for equations that are hard to solve with real numbers alone.
After it you can
- Check whether a complex function is holomorphic
- Evaluate integrals with contour integration
- Apply the residue theorem
What you need first
(MAST20026 or MAST10009 or MAST20033) and 25 points of level 2 MAST
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Final exam 80%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2015–2023)
- Many call it a beautiful subject. It is more applied than real analysis, with a mix of proofs and calculation.
- The experience depended heavily on who taught it. Earlier reviews of one semester were very split, with complaints about no solutions being provided.
- Keep up with the work, because lectures build on earlier results and tutorials. Assignments are a good guide to the exam.
- The most recent review found the exam mainly conceptual and computational and not too hard. Watch for careless mistakes in long calculations.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST30021 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST30021?
- Needs (MAST20026 or MAST10009 or MAST20033) and 25 points of level 2 MAST.
- Does MAST30021 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Final exam 80%.
- Is MAST30021 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Many call it a beautiful subject. It is more applied than real analysis, with a mix of proofs and calculation.
- What do students say about MAST30021?
- Many call it a beautiful subject. It is more applied than real analysis, with a mix of proofs and calculation. The experience depended heavily on who taught it. Earlier reviews of one semester were very split, with complaints about no solutions being provided. Keep up with the work, because lectures build on earlier results and tutorials. Assignments are a good guide to the exam.
- Can I take MAST30021 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 MAST30021?
- 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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