PhD Mathematics in Actuarial Science
University of Manchester
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Programme descriptionOpportunities for PhD research are available in a wide range of topics concerning the application of Probability theory to Actuarial Science. For some of the available areas of possible PhD or M.Phil research see the Probability, Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science research theme.Students may enter our graduate programme in Actuarial Science by initially taking our taught M.Sc. course over 1 year. This, subject to satisfactory progress, can lead to admission to the ...Read more

Programme description

Opportunities for PhD research are available in a wide range of topics concerning the application of Probability theory to Actuarial Science. For some of the available areas of possible PhD or M.Phil research see the Probability, Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science research theme.

Students may enter our graduate programme in Actuarial Science by initially taking our taught M.Sc. course over 1 year. This, subject to satisfactory progress, can lead to admission to the PhD programme.

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Mathematics
WUSCA ranking:
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63/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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13th
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22nd
What students say
M
Meera
29 Feb 24

There is a huge amount of student support,and also offers support after graduation. The exam timings way of informing students about them a goodtimein advance could be..Read more

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Zijin
14 Feb 23

Well there are a lot of study zones and the student support is great. But some facilities are old now, especially some toilets, which indeed caused the bad study experience of..Read more

Entry requirements

Students would usually be expected to have a 1st or upper 2nd class Honours Bachelor degree at undergraduate Masters level or an MSc Merit or Distinction (or an equivalent overseas qualification) in a mathematical subject.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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UK students (per annum): Band A £4,786; Band B £7,000; Band C £10,000; Band D £14,500; Band E £24,500

£28,000 per year

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Students from EU

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International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A £28,000; Band B £30,000; Band C £35,500; Band D £43,000; Band E £57,000

£28,000 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

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A £28,000; Band B £30,000; Band C £35,500; Band D £43,000; Band E £57,000

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M
Meera
29 Feb 24
Actuarial Science and Mathematics BSc (Hons)
There is a huge amount of student support,and also offers support after graduation. The exam timings way of informing students about them a goodtimein advance could be...
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Z
Zijin
14 Feb 23
Actuarial Science and Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Well there are a lot of study zones and the student support is great. But some facilities are old now, especially some toilets, which indeed caused the bad study experience of...
Read more
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