MATH5735 Modules and Representation Theory (UNSW Sydney): rated 1.8/5 overall across 1 review collected on UNSW Wall.
MATH5735 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: 模与表示论
Type: Postgraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
Handbook year: 2026
Performing linear algebra over a ring of scalars instead of a field leads to the notion of a module. The theory of modules is surprisingly subtle and has many applications, not only to other parts of mathematics but also to mathematical physics.
MATH5735 has 1 scored review: overall 1.8/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 1.8/5).
On Reddit: "The hardest course I took in my Master of Mathematics was MATH5735. This was before COVID. The classes were in person and not recorded, so I would sit there for two hours copying everything off the board, barely understanding a thing, and then I would go home and attempt to teac…"
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Q: Is MATH5735 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 1.8/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH5735, and when is it offered?
A: MATH5735 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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