MATH2922 Linear and Abstract Algebra (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 2.9/5 overall, difficulty 0.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 1.5/5 across 33 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH2922 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: 线性与抽象代数（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Linear and abstract algebra is one of the cornerstones of mathematics and it is at the heart of many applications of mathematics and statistics in the sciences and engineering. This unit is an advanced version of MATH2022, with more emphasis on the underlying concepts and on mathematical rigour.
MATH2922 has 33 scored reviews: overall 2.9/5 · usefulness 1.0 · difficulty 0.0 · would-recommend 1.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 reviews by USYD students on USYD Wall (1.5/5 overall); 1 StudentVIP review (average 3.0 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.0/5).
On Reddit: "I did all 3 though not in the same semester. I definately do not recommend you taking them together unless you are already somewhat familiar with the content and are willing to tank your WAM. Both math2922 and stat2911 were very intense. Math2921 was easy for me since I was fami…"
On Reddit: "Both math2922 and math2921 feel like 9-12cp each. I stopped complaining about the 3cp first yr units after those two. In fact, the first yr units DO NOT prepare you for the jump in difficulty to 2nd advanced at all"
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is MATH2922 hard?
A: Students rate MATH2922's difficulty 0.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it on the easier side.
Q: Is MATH2922 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 33 reviews: would-recommend 1.5/5, usefulness 1.0/5, overall 2.9/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2922, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2922 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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