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Course Description

Take this first step to a rewarding career as an actuary if you have strong technical ability, an interest in solving business problems, and an appreciation of the risks that changes in the world bring about.

Our MSc in Actuarial Science gives you a firm grounding in the fundamentals of actuarial science in insurance, finance and investment, and business analytics methods. You’ll have the equivalent of UK upper second class degree in a highly quantitative programme, so you’ll be ready to study in detail the mathematical and statistical techniques for measuring the probability and risk of future events and their financial impact on a business and/or their clients.

Entry Requirements

  • A UK upper second class degree or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution, in a highly quantitative programme such as mathematics or statistics is required to enter this course
  • Work experience is not a requirement of this course.

Fees

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Student Destinations

Your Master’s in Actuarial Science is a global professional passport to a challenging and rewarding career. If you love problem-solving become an actuary, and you’ll be constantly seeking new ways to approach information and data. Or you could work for business or government, advising on decisions that can change people’s lives. You’ll also be well equipped to work as an actuarial and risk analyst, consultant or underwriter in leading insurance, banking and professional services firms around the world.

Module Details

On the MSc Actuarial Science you will:

  • Summarise and critically assess fundamental concepts in statistics, economics, finance, investment and business
  • Recognise and apply actuarial theory used in investment, insurance and probability modelling
  • Evaluate research papers and professional texts to produce an independent synthesis of knowledge and ideas
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of actuarial and statistical methods to solve problems in insurance, investment and analytics problems
  • Evaluate and apply alternative approaches in the analysis of financial reports
  • Develop and communicate effectively reasoned arguments on current issues relating to actuarial theory and practice
  • Use software as an effective tool for data analysis and financial modelling
  • Build on core principles to develop core modelling and communication practices.

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