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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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OCT-25
4 Years
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Successful actuaries use mathematical skill and business acumen to solve financial problems related to risk and uncertainty.
This degree combines the expertise of the School of Business & Society and the Department of Mathematics, giving you access to world-class academics at the cutting edge of research in their fields.
You'll sharpen your mathematical skills and statistical reasoning, using advanced calculus, algebra, probability and statistics. In parallel you'll study economics, finance and accounting, developing your understanding of the wider context of actuarial work. Spending a year in industry offers an opportunity to put theory into practice while gaining valuable experience.
On successfully completing this course, you will be a multi-faceted and highly employable graduate with the financial and business skills required to qualify as a professional actuary.
Teaching and assessment
You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
Careers and skills
This course provides a combination of high-level mathematical skills and cutting edge financial and business theory which is sought after by employers all over the world.
You'll be equipped to engage in high-level mathematical reasoning and open-ended problem solving, with analytical skills applicable to a wide range of management problems.
Career opportunities
Actuarial science graduates work in a wide range of roles related to finance, investment, risk, pensions and insurance. Many progress to actuarial trainee positions at firms such as Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, EY, RSA, MS Amlin, Deloitte and PwC.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:39,M:6 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
B Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A Grades / Points required
Essential Subject:Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction including Mathematics-related units and 6 at Merit or higher.
Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics at grade D3 is essential.
If you achieve B or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Mathematics equivalent.
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Mathematics equivalent.
We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£25,800 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£25,800 per year
Students from International
£25800 Per year