MATH2601 Higher Linear Algebra (UNSW Sydney): rated 3.3/5 overall across 25 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
MATH2601 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: 高等线性代数
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
The course begins with a revision and extension of material on vector spaces, linear transformations, basis and dimension from first year. It also covers inner products over both the real and complex fields, orthogonalization, reflections, QR factorizations and unitary, self-adjoint and normal transformations.
MATH2601 has 25 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 25 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "Subject: MATH2601 (Higher Linear Algebra) Assumed Knowledge: Prerequisite: MATH1231 or MATH1241 or MATH1251 or DPST1014, each with a mark of 70 or higher. Assessments: Two class tests, Mobius part worth 6%, written worth 15%. Both online but Mobius has unlimited attempts for the…"
On Reddit: "I think generally if you're looking to get a solid HD (ie. more than just scraping an 85) your skill level is suited more towards the Higher course. It will be harder, but hopefully more rewarding and interesting - at least this is my hope as a 2601 student this term! The course…"
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Q: Is MATH2601 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 25 reviews: overall 3.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2601, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2601 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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