数学是最古老的科学之一。尽管数学有许多应用，但数学学科试图解决的问题是那些其答案将加深我们对数学本身的理解并揭示出对数学本身的新见解的问题。数学的固有结构和优美性是该学科的特征，在其他领域很难超越。数学与其他学科的不同之处还在于，数学的进步是通过应用纯理性（通过人的思维）而不是通过观察（通过科学仪器）来实现的。因此，数学以其过去的成就为基础，并独立于技术进步而发展。
Mathematics is one of the oldest sciences. Although math has many applications in virtually all industries, the answers to the questions that math asks will deepen our understanding of, and reveal new insights into, mathematics itself. The inherent structure and elegance of mathematics are features of the subject that are difficult to surpass in other sciences.<br><br>Mathematics also differs from other disciplines in that it advances by applying pure reason (by way of the human mind) rather than observation (by way of scientific instrumentation). As a result, mathematics builds upon its past achievements and develops independently of technological advancements.<br><br>In the honours program, you will learn to be proficient in high level abstract mathematical reasoning. The honours program is excellent preparation for graduate studies and many University of Regina graduates from the program go on to earn a Master of Science and Doctoral Degree at top universities in North America.