MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist (University of Western Australia): rated 3.2/5 overall across 53 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
MATH1722 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：专业
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 covers the specialist mathematics required to pursue a major in engineering science, mathematics or physics. The unit provides students with a strong foundation in calculus, vectors, complex numbers and matrices.
MATH1722 has 53 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 · usefulness 2.8 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 23 StudentVIP reviews (average 2.8 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "Have done all lectures and all workshop questions, I even did them again before the test to make sure I knew the content but thanks for your shitty opinion. Based on what I heard from people coming out of the 1st session and then the 2nd, lots of people struggled so how bout you…"
On Reddit: "Don’t really need a textbook for this unit. They provide the notes and tutorial questions. You only need those to get an easy HD."
The course panel on UWA Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is MATH1722 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 53 reviews: usefulness 2.8/5, overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1722, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1722 is taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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