Common Entry into Actuarial and Financial Mathematics

at Dublin City University

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Programming for Mathematics
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Linear Mathematics I
• Linear Mathematics II
• Integral Calculus
• Sequences and Series
• Probability 1
• Financial Modelling with Excel
• Analysis 1
   

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Accounting 1
• Calculus of Several Variables
• Introduction to Differential Equations
• Numerical Methods
• Linear Algebra
• Statistics I
• Statistics II
• Analysis 2
• Probability II

Leaving Cert

• In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

• Minimum of H3 in Mathematics
   

GCE A Level

• In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

• GCE A Level B Mathematics
   

International Applications

• International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
   

IELTS ACADEMIC    Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component

TOEFL iBT    Total Score of 92

Student Contribution

€3,043 per annum
 

EU Status Fee

€6,250 per annum
 

Non EU Fee

€15,000 per annum

Career Prospects

• Actuary

• Actuarial Consultancy

• Risk Management

• Investments

• Insurance

• Pensions

• Finance Analyst

Pricing Analyst

The BSc in Actuarial Mathematics provides an excellent start to a career as an actuary or in finance.  Students who perform sufficiently well on the degree may be exempt from some or all of the Core Principles examinations (CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1, CB2) of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaies, UK and can, therefore, significantly reduce the time taken to qualify as an actuary.  The Actuarial Profession is a global profession with opportunities internationally in America, Asia, India, Africa and Australia. Graduates are also well placed to undertake further studies and research in actuarial science, mathematics, financial mathematics, economics and finance. Graduates can look forward to a rewarding and varied career with opportunities in all areas of the actuarial profession as well as certain areas of business and finance.
 

Career Prospects

• Financial Services

• Banking

• Investment Manager

• Risk Management

• Financial Trading

• Hedge Fund Services

• Fund Administration
   

As a graduate of the BSc in Financial Mathematics degree, you'll find professional opportunities in a range of areas in the expanding financial sector. Ireland is a major European and global hub for the financial services industry, and is the fourth largest exporter of financial services in the EU.
 

As well as the careers in finance, banking and insurance for which your degree is specifically designed, as a graduate of the BSc in Financial Mathematics you will also possess an excellent qualification should you wish to progress to further research, to teaching or to employment in business or industry.