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MSc - Master of Science
Bunhill Row
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Bunhill Row
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Bunhill Row
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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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 will have the equivalent of UK upper second class degree in a highly quantitative programme, so you will 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.
You will be taught and receive advice on study and exam techniques by qualified actuaries, academics and other subject-specialists with commercial experience and research expertise.
Assessment methods
Course work
Examinations
Group projects
Presentation
Computer-based components
A UK upper second-class degree or higher, or the equivalent from an overseas institution, in a highly quantitative programme, such as mathematics, statistics, or engineering. Work experience is not a requirement of this course.
Students living in
Domestic
£15,800 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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