BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science

What will I learn?

• Develop your knowledge and understanding of actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, finance and related disciplines.
• Develop your ability to communicate your knowledge and understanding effectively.
• Develop your understanding of the roles of mathematical and statistical calculation, analysis and judgement in actuarial science and financial risk management.
• Develop your ability to make reasoned judgements, frame appropriate questions and draw independent conclusions.
• Equip you with the skills required to work professionally as an actuary or in alternative fields related to statistics, finance, risk management and in general management.
• Prepare you to enter postgraduate study in actuarial science or related disciplines.

A Level: A (Maths) AA

 

If you are studying General Studies or Critical Thinking these subjects will not be included in any offer condition.

 

For A-Level applicants we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English Language.

 

IB: 35 points overall with at least 18 points across three Higher Level subjects, with minimum 6 in Higher Level Maths and either HL4 or SL5 in English. Please note that we are happy to accept both Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretations.

 

Information for international and EU applicants
For international applicants requiring a Student Route visa we accept any of the below English language proficiency qualifications at the grades listed:

• Language Cert International ESOL: Language Cert B2 Communicator High Pass
• IELTS (Academic, UKVI or IELTS Indicator): 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub test.

 

International
£20,500* per year
Tuition fees are subject to annual change

UK students
* Fees for students commencing study in 2022/23 are £9,250 for each year of study.

 

EU students and Non-EU international students
** Fees for students commencing study in 2022/23 are £20,500 for each year of study.

 

The institution reserves the right to increase your tuition fees annually to take account of the institution's increased costs of delivering educational services. The increase will normally be 2% but this is kept under review with reference to the RPI. If the institution intends to increase your tuition fees you will be advised of this alongside the published entry fee.

The majority of our graduates become actuarial trainees and study for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' examinations. Others embark on careers in:

• investment banking and investment management
• auditing
• commercial banking
• insurance
• financial analysis
• management
• computing and teaching.