MATH1014 Introduction to Linear Algebra (University of Sydney): rated 4.2/5 overall across 41 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH1014 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 线性代数导论
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 3
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit is an introduction to Linear Algebra. Topics covered include vectors, systems of linear equations, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
MATH1014 has 41 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 · usefulness 4.4 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 12 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.4 stars); 29 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.1/5).
On Reddit: "I did MATH1014 last year and as long as your comfortable with basic algebra and coordinate geometry you should be fine."
On Reddit: "i did math1014 and i found it to be quite an easy course to do! it was a bit daunting at first because it involves vectors and such which wasn't very worked on during high school, but as soon as you catch on and revise, it was quite an easy course to get through :) if you put en…"
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Q: Is MATH1014 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 41 reviews: usefulness 4.4/5, overall 4.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1014, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1014 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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