MAST30031 Methods of Mathematical Physics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MAST30031 hard?
MAST30031: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Advanced maths tools for physics, with examples from quantum theory, electromagnetism and particles.
After it you can
- Use special functions to solve physics equations
- Use differential forms in multivariable calculus
- Model symmetries with groups and Lie algebras
What you need first
MAST20030 and (MAST10009 or MAST20033 or MAST20026)
- MAST20030 Differential Equations
- MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
- MAST20033 Real Analysis: Advanced
- MAST20026 Real Analysis
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2016–2022)
- A lot of varied content, including special functions, integral equations and differential forms. Some parts are challenging.
- Physics background helps, because many examples are physical, though no physics prerequisite is required.
- Do all tutorial questions. One recent reviewer found the assignment questions unclear.
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Quick answers
- When is MAST30031 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST30031?
- Needs MAST20030 and (MAST10009 or MAST20033 or MAST20026).
- Does MAST30031 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%.
- Is MAST30031 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: A lot of varied content, including special functions, integral equations and differential forms. Some parts are challenging.
- What do students say about MAST30031?
- A lot of varied content, including special functions, integral equations and differential forms. Some parts are challenging. Physics background helps, because many examples are physical, though no physics prerequisite is required. Do all tutorial questions. One recent reviewer found the assignment questions unclear.
- How many class hours a week does MAST30031 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MAST30031 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MAST30031?
- 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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