MATH2501 Linear Algebra (UNSW Sydney): rated 3.2/5 overall across 26 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
MATH2501 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: 线性代数
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Linear algebra is a critical tool in all mathematics and its applications. For example, the output of many electrical circuits depends linearly on the input (over moderate ranges of input), and successfully correcting the trajectory of a space probe involves repeatedly solving systems of linear equations in hundreds of variables.
MATH2501 has 26 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 25 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.1/5).
On Reddit: "Take 2601 if at all possible. When I took 2501 marks were scaled down by ~7 points, so you would need to get around 92 to get an HD."
On Reddit: "It's ok, more straightforward than other maths courses, when I did it we had 3 tests worth 10% each and if you didn't get 70% in the test you have the option of sitting supplementary exam for it. The final is worth 70%. I felt that to do well you need to not only look at past pa…"
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Q: Is MATH2501 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 26 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2501, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2501 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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