MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (University of Western Australia): rated 4.1/5 overall across 32 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
MATH1720 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing in Natural and Physical Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数学基础
Type: Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Natural and Physical Sciences
Faculty: Physics, Mathematics and Computing
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit is intended for students with little or no maths background, or students who have failed Mathematics Applications ATAR. The unit gives students a solid understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics.
MATH1720 has 32 scored reviews: overall 4.1/5 · usefulness 4.4 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 19 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.4 stars); 13 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.5/5).
On Reddit: "Dont be afraid to get a tutor to help you, I failed this unit the first time I took it so I got a tutor even though it was a bit embarrassing at first, but it really isn't a big deal if you need the extra help. I passed the 2nd time round so I highly recommend it if you're strug…"
On Reddit: "If it was me (I was in this exact position last year) I’d lock in on math since you’ll probably need to have it as a pre req for most things in uni, and it might not be a part of your major but u do still need it to graduate plus you’re literally so close and doing reasonably we…"
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Q: Is MATH1720 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 32 reviews: usefulness 4.4/5, overall 4.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1720, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1720 is taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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