MAST30028 Numerical Methods & Scientific Computing (University of Melbourne): rated 2.6/5 overall, difficulty 4.3/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 0.0/5 across 17 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
MAST30028 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: 数值方法与计算
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Most mathematical problems arising from the physical sciences, engineering, life sciences and finance are sufficiently complicated to require computational methods for their solution. This subject introduces students to the process of numerical approximation and computer simulation, applied to si.
MAST30028 has 17 scored reviews: overall 2.6/5 · usefulness 2.6 · difficulty 4.3 · would-recommend 0.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by UniMelb students on UniMelb Wall (0.0/5 overall); the Actuarial Students' Society Subject Review 2025 course guide; 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.0 stars); 13 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.6/5).
Actuarial Students' Society Subject Review 2025: "This subject provides a solid introduction to how computers handle numerical simulations and approximations. It helps students understand the fundamental strengths and limitations of numerical methods, particularly when solving mathematical problems computationally. Students gain valuable insight i…"
On Reddit: "I'd say Graph Theory if you're comfortable with proofs cause you can draw your way in it. The former is harder due to the Python/MATLAB code unless you're familiar with the examinable material in code beforehand it can be a pickle to study alongside the course. The coding comfor…"
On Reddit: "not much, the subject is a breeze. The assignments can be a bit tricky but don't require much coding skills. You just need to know few Matlab commands and you are prepared for exams, most theories in the subjects are not examinable at all."
The course panel on UniMelb Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is MAST30028 hard?
A: Students rate MAST30028's difficulty 4.3/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it one of the harder courses.
Q: Is MAST30028 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 17 reviews: would-recommend 0.0/5, usefulness 2.6/5, overall 2.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MAST30028, and when is it offered?
A: MAST30028 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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