MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 3.5/5 overall, difficulty 0.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 0.0/5 across 31 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH1902 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（高级）
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 designed to provide a thorough preparation for further study in mathematics and statistics. It is a core unit of study providing three of the twelve credit points required by the Faculty of Science as well as a foundations requirement in the Faculty of Engineering.
MATH1902 has 31 scored reviews: overall 3.5/5 · usefulness 4.4 · difficulty 0.0 · would-recommend 0.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by USYD students on USYD Wall (0.0/5 overall); 12 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.8 stars); 18 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.9/5).
On Reddit: "No real benefits. If you enjoy maths and want to extend your knowledge and understanding further, then by all means do the advanced version. Otherwise just take the regular units."
On Reddit: "I did MATH1902, MATH1921, MATH1923, MATH1904 first year so I think I can shed some light on the advanced units. Here is my warning, if you dont like learning for the sake of pursuing knowledge, I suggest you dont do those advanced units simply because they are harder but no scal…"
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Q: Is MATH1902 hard?
A: Students rate MATH1902's difficulty 0.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it on the easier side.
Q: Is MATH1902 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 31 reviews: would-recommend 0.0/5, usefulness 4.4/5, overall 3.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1902, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1902 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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