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Bachelor of Mathematics in Arts
- Nanaimo, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Mathematics & Actuarial Science at Otterbein University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Mathematics in Arts to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in All students take calculus
- Multivariable calculus. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Secondary mathematics teaching
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- All students take calculus
- Multivariable calculus
- Linear algebra
- Real analysis and abstract algebra
- With later options such as combinatorics
- Graph theory
- Number theory and numerical analysis. The B.A. Gives breadth and is the usual route to a secondary teaching licence. One-on-one faculty research projects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list) with English 12 grade C or an accepted English test
- Programme pages add prerequisites and limited-entry programmes are competitive. BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior degree.
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list); BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior university degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,713 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Nanaimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | VIU offers 20 International Student Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 5,000 each for first-year students in undergraduate programmes, based on academic excellence. Awards are competitive, not guaranteed; a prospective-student entrance award application and published deadline may apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
137 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,713 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,380 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.

