MATH2301 Linear & Abstract Algebra & Number Theory (University of Queensland): rated 3.9/5 overall across 9 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
MATH2301 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 线性与抽象代数及数论
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Mathematics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This course provides an introduction to the basics of linear and abstract algebra (including groups, rings and fields) and elementary number theory. Applications are included, enabling students to apply this knowledge in various fields.
MATH2301 has 9 scored reviews: overall 3.9/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars); 7 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.5/5).
On Reddit: "I'm in third year compsci/maths I would say I found all the first year maths courses just as easy as specialist maths although that's mainly because I developed better study habits and my high school math teacher was also not very competent. If you do well in specialist you shou…"
On Reddit: "There's nothing really stopping you from doing so. And it will depend on how you personally handle university for the first time, as there is more to it than just the exam content. It's possible that you'll do just fine, and also possible that you find the entire thing very over…"
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Q: Is MATH2301 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 9 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 3.9/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2301, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2301 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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