BA Mathematics (Major) at University of Victoria

Programme overview

The BA Major in Mathematics is offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Science. The BA stream studies the same core areas of mathematics as the BSc but leaves more room for electives in other subjects such as economics, social sciences or computing.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Years 1-2 cover Calculus I-IV, Logic and Foundations, Matrix Algebra I, Introduction to Algebra, Introduction to Real Analysis, Computer Assisted Mathematics, Fundamentals of Programming I and Probability and Statistics I. Years 3-4 require Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Statistics I and further MATH/STAT courses at the 300-400 level, with 13.5 units of electives. STAT 261 is recommended as an elective.

Career pathways

Data scientist, economist, data analyst, quantitative analyst, research scientist, teacher or educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Science (BC and Yukon secondary school applicants): Grade 11 approved English, Pre-calculus 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11 and approved social studies 11/12; Grade 12 English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 73%), Pre-calculus 12 (minimum 77%) and two approved science 12 courses. Alberta applicants: English Language Arts 30-1 (minimum 73%), Mathematics 30-1 (minimum 77%) and two approved science 30 courses. IB: full diploma with three Higher Level subjects, English HL or SL (3+), Math HL or SL (4+) and two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (IB about 30 points). Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. English proficiency for applicants who have not studied in English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no component below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 20) or PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60).

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Undergraduate entry points: September (fall), January and summer (May) entry; Engineering summer entry is for high school graduates only.

September entry: most degree programs January 31; Elementary Curriculum and Secondary Curriculum teacher education post-degree programs January 2; Indigenous Education ongoing; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs May 31. Early admission is possible for high school students who submit grades by early December. Late applications may be accepted where programs remain open.

January entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Computer Science and Health Information Science, Music (Bachelor of Arts) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs September 30; Health Information Science October 31; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs September 30.

Summer entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Music (BA) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs March 31; Engineering programs December 31 (high school graduates only); Public Administration diploma and certificate programs February 15.

Applications are submitted through EducationPlannerBC. The application fee is $89.50 if all transcripts come from institutions within Canada and $184.00 if any transcripts come from outside Canada.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/

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