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The College, Swansea University - Bay Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
2 Semester
If you enjoy mathematics and are looking for a course where you will learn to apply your knowledge to solve real-world business problems, then Actuarial Science is an excellent route to meet your goals. An actuary is a highly trained and influential business professional who uses advanced mathematical modelling and business understanding to analyse future risks.Smaller class sizes allowing for a more personalised experienceA truly diverse community providing opportunities to meet people from all four corners of the mapAn outstanding support network ready to help you with any issue you may encounter, be they academic, financial or personalFlexible starting times and course durations allowing for a tailored experience to suit your desires and needsFull access to Swansea University. Students of The College are Swansea University students from day one. You will have full access to all Swansea University support systems such as the Library, students union and campuslife services.A stunning location only mere minutes away from the beach and a short drive from stunning areas of wilderness.Swansea repeatedly ranks among the most affordable University towns making it an ideal base for students.And much much more.
This module is intended to provide students of engineering and science with knowledge of the fundamentals of the branch of pure mathematics known as analysis. The module reviews the aspects of classical pure mathematics and leads into the development of a rigorous foundation for the study of calculus, matrices and complex numbers.
As a development of the Analytical Techniques 1 module, this course aims to present to students the basic mathematical knowledge of fundamental topics of differentiation, integration, matrices and vectors that will bring them to proper understanding of equation solving and the use of calculus in engineering and science.
This module builds a fundamental knowledge base and establishes intellectual skills associated with thinking critically. Focus is placed on the real world application of critical thinking in identifying strong and weak arguments in the academic world and beyond.
Providing students with knowledge of the fundamental aspects of business and business management, this module offers extensive considerations in terms of business planning, product marketing, managing people and the legal side of business. This module also focuses on change management, essential in an age of continual technological advances.
This module provides students with an understanding of the fundamental theories and concepts of micro and macro-economics by combining theory with application to real world examples, events and situations in areas such as market competition, price determination, business costs and decision making, how the economy works and the effects of government policies on the economy.
The aim of English Skills Portfolio is to enable students to develop their English Language level within an academic context, and to equip students with the linguistic and academic skills necessary to perform confidently within their chosen discipline, whilst simultaneously encouraging them to become effective independent learners.
The module provides an introduction to programming concepts, terminology and the evolution of programming. Students will develop an understanding of what software development is and what software developers do. This module allows students to conceptualise their knowledge through writing, testing and debugging software
Comprehensive understanding of current ICT issues is essential in the modern world. Through this module students will gain the skills to equip them in the use of common productivity and content management software programmes. This module will emphasise the use of Microsoft Windows packages including PowerPoint, Excel and Word as a platform for further study.
This module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study and to understand the institutional culture, practices, rules and expectations of British higher education in an international academic context and community.
Here an introduction to statistical concepts within the context of business, industry and government is provided to students. Numerous data sources are employed including business, sport, medicine, physical science, engineering sciences, biological science and social science. This module provides an opportunity for meaningful interpretation of statistical information and results through a variety of statistical measures
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