Welcome to Math and Statistics at StFX, where students undertake an effective combination of studies that focus on both fields. Mathematics is the science of structure, order and relation. It deals with logical reasoning, quantitative calculation and, of course, statistics.
Career Options
Job opportunities for those with a background in Math and Statistics include work in insurance, banking, finance and market research. Recent employers of StFX Math and Statistics graduates include Statistics Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, banks, insurance companies, Shell, Nortel, IBM, Sobeys, and Atlantic Lottery Corporation, to name a few.
The First Year
Typical first-year schedules vary but most consist of math and calculus. They may also pursue studies in the arts, social sciences or humanities.
Degree Choices
There are more than 50 degree choices within the department, and a student wishing to major in Mathematics and Statistics may do so either in the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science, depending on the student’s interests and career objectives. The department offers considerable flexibility in how a student’s Mathematics and Statistics courses are complemented from a program leading to a B.Sc. or B.A. degree.
Why StFX?
The StFX Mathematics and Statistics department produces high-achievers who are well-suited to graduate studies, industry and education programs. Small class sizes and an environment that maximizes individual attention make it possible for students to participate in unique co-op programs and travel opportunities.