Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)
University of East Anglia UEA
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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OverviewStudy the art of risk: measuring it, assessing it, managing it, mitigating it – and sometimes profiting from it.  Crossing the road, making a cup of tea, flying on holiday, starting a new business: nearly everything in life encompasses an element of risk. And to an Actuary, risk is everything. If you’re strong on mathematics and have an interest in business and economics, are fascinated by world events and not afraid to take an educated gamble, a career in this small but growing ...Read more

Overview

Study the art of risk: measuring it, assessing it, managing it, mitigating it – and sometimes profiting from it.  Crossing the road, making a cup of tea, flying on holiday, starting a new business: nearly everything in life encompasses an element of risk. And to an Actuary, risk is everything. If you’re strong on mathematics and have an interest in business and economics, are fascinated by world events and not afraid to take an educated gamble, a career in this small but growing (and pretty lucrative) profession could be ideal.  Our Actuarial Science degree will teach you how to look to the future from a business perspective, assess any likely impact, then put a price on mitigating any risk. And, due to our strong links with industry, you’ll have opportunities to put the theory into practice.  Actuarial Science is exciting, challenging and stimulating – and its skillsets are in increasingly high demand. 

About This Course

If you have a love of mathematics and business but want to work with them in a more applied field, Actuarial Science is a great choice. As well as becoming a professional Actuary, it opens up doors to broader fields including data science and risk management.  Our multidisciplinary Actuarial Science degree course brings together UEA’s Schools of Mathematics, Computing Sciences and Economics, along with the expertise of practicing actuaries.  You’ll develop core skills in mathematics, statistics and finance, and each year you’ll have the option to choose a traditional actuarial module or, if you’re thinking about specialising in data science, you’ll be able focus on developing additional computing skills. Plus, we’ll help you hone the communication and presentation skills essential to any graduate entering the financial sector.  Our strong links with industry mean you’ll have unique opportunities to see theory put into practice, and our syllabus includes guest lectures from working professionals, such as experts from Aviva. What’s more, you’ll have the opportunity to gain exemptions from the professional examinations set by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, so you could graduate one step ahead of your competition. 

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Mathematics
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76/81
CUG Subject Ranking
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25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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23rd
Finance
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
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90%
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Finance graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Finance graduate salary
£22,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

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including Mathematics Grade A. Science A-levels must include a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.

Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Higher grade B in Mathematics or A-Level Grade A.

including Mathematics Grade B.

including 12 Level 3 credits in Mathematics at Distinction.

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

including Higher Level 6 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches).

in IT, Engineering, Business or a Science based subject alongside grade A A-Level Mathematics. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.

Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism.Acceptable subjects are: Science.

Popular A-level subjects

Finance

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Mathematics
75%
Economics
61%
Physics
24%
Business Studies
24%
Further Mathematics
22%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£20,600 per year

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University of East Anglia UEA
University of East Anglia UEA , Norwich

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally regarded public research institution, located on the outskirts of...

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