Does Carleton University give transfer credit for IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL?
Ottawa, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
MATH 1004 (0.5) & STAT 1XXX (0.5)
Generic Credit: Counts as an elective, but may not replace a mandatory prerequisite for your major.
💡Expert's Take
Math AA HL is on Carleton's IB equivalency table. An HL grade of 5 or better earns MATH 1004 (0.5) plus STAT 1XXX (0.5), counted against a combined 3.0-credit cap across all IB HL subjects. Source: Carleton's official IB transfer credit page.
The two halves of the award are not equal in weight. MATH 1004 (Calculus for Engineering or Physics) is a named first-year calculus course. STAT 1XXX is unassigned junior statistics credit, which typically lands as an elective rather than replacing a named STAT course. A registration restriction on MATH 1004 in its calendar listing ("restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering, or in certain B.Sc. and B.A.S. programs where specified") applies to students enrolling in the course, not to the transfer-credit equivalency, which some programs accept as a substitute.
What to watch for:
- Preclusions (courses you cannot also earn credit for once you already have MATH 1004). MATH 1004 precludes additional credit for BIT 1000, BIT 1100, BIT 1200, MATH 1002 (no longer offered), MATH 1007, and MATH 1052. A student who lands the IB credit and then takes any of these will not receive a second credit on their transcript.
- Business applicants should read this as substitutional, not blocking. The Business calendar states: "Note that MATH 1007, MATH 1004, MATH 1052, or MATH/ECON 1401 are acceptable for transfer in lieu of MATH 1009." The IB-awarded MATH 1004 credit can fill that requirement directly.
- SL no credit. Only HL subjects appear on Carleton's IB equivalency table.
For students entering Engineering, Physics, or a B.Sc. program that uses the MATH 1004 sequence, the IB award satisfies the first-year calculus slot and feeds into MATH 1005 (Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics), then onward to MATH 2004 rather than the MATH 2007 track used by non-Engineering programs. Confirm the exact math sequence against your program's audit before banking on the award, since program substitutions and sequencing are ultimately resolved by the appropriate faculty at admission.
Official award line (Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: MATH 1004 (0.5) & STAT 1XXX (0.5)
May be awarded subject to the discretion of the appropriate faculty, to a maximum of 3.0 credits across all IB HL subjects combined.
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
1
Tuition per Credit*
~$1365
Est. Savings*
~$1,365
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with Carleton University's official sources before making decisions.
📊 Compare Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL at Other Universities
See how Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Est. Savings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | MATH 110.3 + MATH 116.3 + MATH Jr.3 + STAT 103.3 =… | $3,108 | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | Math 1000.03 + Math 1010.03 = 6 credit hours Engin… | $2,052 | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Calculus 1000A (0.5 cr) + Mathematics 1229B (0.5 c… | $1,440 | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | MATH 121 (6.0 units) | $1,398 | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 4/7 | Grade 4-5: MATH 1XX (6 units) Grade 6-7: MATH 151 … | $1,398 | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | MATH 140 (3 credits) | $1,260 | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 6/7 | MATH_V 100 (3) + MATH_V 101 (3) | $1,242 | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | SC/MATH 1013 3.0 (3 credits) | $729 | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | MATH 9110 (0.50 credits) | $720 | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | MAT 1320 or MAT 1330 or MAT 1300 (3 units) | $660 | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | MAT136H1 (0.5 cr, A&S) · MAT135H5+MAT136H5 (1.0 cr… | $659 | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Possible Elective Credit (3 units) | $600 | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | MATH 249 — Introductory Calculus | $597 | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
Tip: Different provinces have different tuition rates. Use these comparisons to find the best value for your residency status.
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Last updated: December 2025
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