MAST10012 Introduction to Mathematics (University of Melbourne): rated 3.3/5 overall across 18 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
MAST10012 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics and Statistics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数学导论
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Students will strengthen and develop algebraic and conceptual skills, building a firm mathematical base for MAST10005 Calculus 1. Fundamental concepts about number systems and set theory will be followed by introductory counting principles and techniques.
MAST10012 has 18 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 · usefulness 3.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 8 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.5 stars); 10 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.2/5).
On Reddit: "oh lol it was a nightmare for me but tbf I think if you did methods in year 11 you should be fine, its more or less similar (thats what i heard). I never did methods or anything so it was all brand new to me and i struggled in it. are you taking it as a breadth?"
On Reddit: "'MAST10012: Introduction to Mathematics' its essentially just doing methods 3/4 in 1 semester, it counts towards your degree and its not guaranteed because you have to pass it. However, if you get into arts and do the subject you should be able to transfer to science after 1 sem…"
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Q: Is MAST10012 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 18 reviews: usefulness 3.5/5, overall 3.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MAST10012, and when is it offered?
A: MAST10012 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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