FIT1008 Fundamentals of algorithms (Monash University): rated 3.4/5 overall, difficulty 5.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 3.0/5 across 36 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
FIT1008 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Information Technology in Information Technology. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 算法基础
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Information Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
FIT1008 has 36 scored reviews: overall 3.4/5 · usefulness 4.2 · difficulty 5.0 · would-recommend 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by Monash students on Monash Wall (2.3/5 overall); 5 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.2 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "Nah, FIT1008/FIT2085 had a 55% fail rate. I think when it comes to marking exams, they are quite serious. They were definitely supportive this semester but I don't reckon they were lenient in a way."
On Reddit: "bro its not that hard lmao, i only failed one assignment and one silly little test"
The course panel on Monash Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is FIT1008 hard?
A: Students rate FIT1008's difficulty 5.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it one of the harder courses.
Q: Is FIT1008 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 36 reviews: would-recommend 3.0/5, usefulness 4.2/5, overall 3.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches FIT1008, and when is it offered?
A: FIT1008 is taught by the Faculty of Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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