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Bachelor of Mathematics in Arts

Sackville, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
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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: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): 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

Secondary school graduation with the prerequisites for the chosen degree (country-specific)
Music audition or fine arts portfolio where applicable
Bachelor of Education needs a prior 120-credit degree.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (high school) or equivalent with the prerequisites for the chosen degree, Transfer, Mature, IB, AP, Cambridge GCE and CEGEP routes exist, BMus needs audition and entrance assessment (deadline 2027-02-01 on dates page, 2027-02-10 on the apply page), Fine Arts needs portfolio (2027-02-15), Aviation majors are admitted after first year (24 credits, Transport Canada Category 1 medical, MFC English test).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
PTE Academic 60
Duolingo 110
Cambridge 176
Institutional test CAEL 70

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: applications open in October
Fall start encouraged
Scholarship deadline 1 March. Apply online through your MtA application account and pay the 125 CAD fee. Upload official transcripts
Passport copy and English proficiency proof if required. Music needs an audition and Fine Arts a portfolio (15 February). Pay the registration deposit to accept the offer. Apply for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,890 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$975 CAD

Program details

Campus	Sackville
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science
Department	Mathematics and Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.