MATH1011 Fundamentals of Mathematics (UNSW Sydney): rated 3.8/5 overall, difficulty 0.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 1.0/5 across 28 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
MATH1011 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in School of Mathematics & Statistics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数学基础
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course provides mathematical skills and knowledge similar to the NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 high school subject. It can serve as a bridging course for students who need to take MATH1131 but do not have the necessary assumed knowledge.
MATH1011 has 28 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 · usefulness 3.3 · difficulty 0.0 · would-recommend 1.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by UNSW students on UNSW Wall (1.0/5 overall); 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars); 25 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "Math 1011 is a good base from Highschool, and will re-cover some of the stuff in that. It will also count as an elective. Better to study slightly longer and get a good base of knowledge and two good marks, rather than stressing about failing 1131."
On Reddit: "I've done MATH1011 twice and am now in 1131, i recommend sticking with it and keeping it up. MATH1011 has some trig identities in it but unless it advances your degree i don't think it's worth the time. Great teachers though, Frank is an absolute legend. How are you finding the …"
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Q: Is MATH1011 hard?
A: Students rate MATH1011's difficulty 0.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it on the easier side.
Q: Is MATH1011 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 28 reviews: would-recommend 1.0/5, usefulness 3.3/5, overall 3.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1011, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1011 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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