MAST30027 Modern Applied Statistics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MAST30027 hard?
MAST30027: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Using computers to do statistics: simulation, Bayesian methods and models for categorical data.
After it you can
- Pick a suitable statistical model for real data
- Run the analysis in software and explain the results
- Use Bayesian and Monte Carlo methods
What you need first
MAST30025
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is MAST30027 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST30027?
- Needs MAST30025.
- Does MAST30027 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%.
- How many class hours a week does MAST30027 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MAST30027 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, 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 MAST30027?
- 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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