Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

Mathematics can be applied in countless ways to support careers in science, business, economics and the arts. The program offers a comprehensive understanding of mathematics from theoretical and applied perspectives, and students may major in mathematics through either the BA or the BSc with the same program requirements but different required and elective courses.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Department of Mathematics and Computing Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Introductory Calculus, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Statistics and Introduction to Combinatorics.

Career pathways

Mathematics leads to careers such as accountant, actuary, climatologist, cryptanalyst, defence scientist, economist and financial analyst.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia applicants: English 12 academic plus four additional academic 12 courses, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in the required courses. Requirements for other provinces and countries are listed on the Canadian and international admissions pages.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/admissions/cs-apply-online.html

Explore more study programmes

STEM