MAST30035 Number Theory and Cryptography

MAST30035 Number Theory and Cryptography (University of Melbourne): rated 3.8/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.

MAST30035 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.

Course details

Chinese title: 数论与密码学

Type: Undergraduate subject

Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

Information security is vital to any institution that deals with data, ranging from small businesses all the way to governments; this role continues to rise in importance as the collection, storage, and exchange of information become ubiquitous. A crucial component of information security is cryp.

MAST30035 student reviews, difficulty and workload

MAST30035 has 2 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).

On Reddit: "I’m taking number theory next sem. I’ve not had Alex before but as others say he seems like a superb lecturer. Since it’s a brand-new subject and not part of any majors, I expect it to be mostly enthusiasts taking it which should lead to a really fun class and atmosphere. Howeve…"

On Reddit: "Hi pepe\_exntendus, thanks for sharing your view. I have a look at the number of tutorials for MAST30035 and there are only two currently. That sounds about right for a teeny tiny class which means there should be a really nice group of enthusiastic students. I don't think I eve…"

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MAST30035 FAQ

Q: Is MAST30035 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 3.8/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches MAST30035, and when is it offered?

A: MAST30035 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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