Bachelor of Arts Honors in Mathematics Degree Program Guide

Are you interested in working closely with faculty mentors in labs and community settings on real-life challenges? Do you want to gain research experience for graduate studies, refine your writing for a professional career, or interact with peers who have similar academic interests and passions? Then the Mathematics Honors program is right for you!

Studying mathematics develops your problem-solving skills, trains you to think logically, and helps your decision-making abilities, all of which are valued by employers in many industries. Open up a world of analytical thinking, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills with this exciting, interdisciplinary program.

Academic Requirements for BA Mathematics Honors students

General Requirements and Information
  • The BA Honors in Mathematics is a flexible program. Students can design the degree for a general liberal education or for a specific career
  • Honors in Mathematics requires a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 57 units
  • Promotion from year to year requires an overall GPA of at least 3.0 with a GPA of at least 3.3 in all MATH courses in the Fall/Winter
  • Graduation with Honors in Mathematics requires a graduation average of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all MATH courses. Graduation with First Class Honors requires an average of at least 3.7 on all MATH courses taken in the last two years and an average of at least 3.5 or better on all courses in the two final years (last 60 units)
Course Requirements
  • MATH 117 - Honors Calculus I
  • MATH 118 - Honors Calculus II
  • MATH 127 - Honors Linear Algebra I
  • MATH 217 - Honors Calculus III
  • MATH 227 - Honors Linear Algebra II
  • MATH 317 - Honors Calculus IV
  • MATH 329 - Algebra II
  • MATH 336 - Honors Ordinary Differential Equations
  • MATH 411 - Honors Complex Variables
  • MATH 412 - Algebraic Number Theory
  • MATH 417 - Real Analysis
  • MATH 418 - Linear Analysis
  • MATH 429 - Advanced Group Theory
  • MATH 447 - Elementary Topology
  • MATH 448 - Introduction to Differential Geometry
  • MATH 499 - Research Project
  • STAT 265 - Probability and Statistics I
  • 3 units from your choice of:
    • MA PH 364 - Group Theory in Physics
    • MATH 327 - Algebra I
Additional Notes
  • With consent of the Department, students may substitute MATH 100, MATH 134, MATH 144, or MATH 154 for MATH 117; MATH 101, MATH 136, MATH 146, or MATH 156 for MATH 118; MATH 102 or MATH 125 for MATH 127; MATH 225 for MATH 227. Students replacing MATH 117 with an alternate calculus course will need to take MATH 216, while those replacing MATH 227 with MATH 225 will need to take MATH 226
  • Several of the required courses, including MATH 411, MATH 412, MATH 447, MATH 448, may only be offered in alternate years

Academic Requirements for BA Mathematics Combined Honors students

  • In a Combined Honors program, students are required to meet the promotion and graduation standards of each discipline. The requirements for students to take Mathematics Honors as one of their two Combined Honors programs are the same as those outlined above.

The University of Alberta Calendar will always contain the most up-to-date degree requirements for your program, and your requirements are determined by the calendar year you were admitted in.

What kinds of courses can BA Mathematics Honors students take?

What kinds of careers can you pursue with a BA Mathematics Honors degree?

There are many different fields and career paths that students can pursue with a BA Mathematics Honors degree. From data analysis to logistics, graduates are equipped with analytical, research and critical thinking skills to name a few, that are assets in today’s job market. Although there is a list of career options below, it is important to understand that careers are not linear. Intentionally engaging in a variety of activities and following your curiosities will open new opportunities that you might not have expected. To learn more about how you can put your Arts degree to work, stop by the HUB Career Centre (8917 HUB Mall) for more information.

  • Data Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Data Scientist
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Educator (Professor, Secondary or Primary)
  • Risk Management Consultant
  • Mathematics Modeler
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • +More! 

Interested in gaining work experience related to your career goals? If so, apply to Arts Work Experience to gain full-time, PAID, work experience before you graduate!

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