MSc Actuarial Science
Queen's University Belfast
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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Queen's University Belfast

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OverviewThe MSc Actuarial Science is a full time postgraduate programme aimed primarily at students with undergraduate degrees from the disciplines of maths, statistics, finance or any other programme with a high mathematical content.The programme will encompass new and existing modules across the areas of actuarial mathematics, statistics, economics and finance, to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as an actuary. This programme will provide students who have ...Read more

Overview

The MSc Actuarial Science is a full time postgraduate programme aimed primarily at students with undergraduate degrees from the disciplines of maths, statistics, finance or any other programme with a high mathematical content.

The programme will encompass new and existing modules across the areas of actuarial mathematics, statistics, economics and finance, to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as an actuary. This programme will provide students who have not undertaken an undergraduate Actuarial Science degree with the opportunity to accrue exemptions from six of the earlier IFoA professional exams (CM1-2, CB1-2 and CS1-2) in addition to undertaking postgraduate study.

Actuarial Science Highlights
Professional Accreditations

  • Subject to academic performance, students can gain up to six exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) professional exams.

Industry Links

  • The Society of Northern Ireland Actuaries (SoNIA) is a regional society for local actuaries. It aims to offer a forum for Northern Ireland based actuaries and student actuaries to share opinions on actuarial topics, providing a networking opportunity.

World Class Facilities

  • Students on the course will be given the opportunity to develop their financial modelling skills and will use software such as Model Risk, and Python and have access to the Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room.

Internationally Renowned Experts

  • Students have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals who regularly deliver guest lectures.

Student Experience

  • The Student Managed Fund gives students the opportunity to manage a real money portfolio where they do the research and decide on their investment strategy.

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WUSCA ranking:
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5/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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5th
CUG Ranking
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25th
What students say
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Cathal
13 Dec 24

Queens is a great place to study, amazing staff and..Read more

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Emma
21 Nov 24

There are always so many events on, so there is something for everyone The only issue I can think of is there is never enough seats in the student union for everyone..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a highly quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance or Economics. A strong performance in quantitative modules is required.

Tuition fees

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£8,800 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£8,800 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£25,800 per year

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Students from EU

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£25,800 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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