The future is uncertain, but statistics can reveal ways to measure risk. Study this accredited course to learn how.
Imagine being able to predict the future. Not by using a crystal ball, but with numbers. To become an actuary, you’ll need a combination of mathematical expertise, specialist knowledge and drive to make a difference.
Taught by experts with many years of industry experience, our programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Our research covers everything from geometry and analysis to algebra and number theory.
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The future is uncertain, but statistics can reveal ways to measure risk. Study this accredited course to learn how. <br/><br/>Imagine being able to predict the future. Not by using a crystal ball, but with numbers. To become an actuary, you’ll need a combination of mathematical expertise, specialist knowledge and drive to make a difference. <br/><br/>Taught by experts with many years of industry experience, our programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Our research covers everything from geometry and analysis to algebra and number theory. <br/><br/>As well as mathematics, you’ll unravel areas like probability, actuarial and financial mathematics, and business economics. All of this will mean you’ll be exempt from up to six of the seven Core Principles exams, so you’ll be on your way to becoming a qualified actuary with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. <br/><br/>Kickstarting your career <br/><br/>We’ve always got your future in mind. As part of our Actuarial Professional Development module, which you’ll take in your first and second year, professional actuaries come to campus to talk about their career path. Past speakers have worked at organisations including the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, EY, Aviva and the Financial Conduct Authority. Students studying within The School of Mathematical Sciences have secured placements at EY, Goldman Sachs and Renault. <br/><br/>After graduating, you might work as an actuarial analyst, auditor, actuarial consultant or data science consultant. This career path is the perfect way to turn numbers into new insights and shape understanding of risk. <br/><br/>This degree is currently accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Successful students gain exemptions from up to six of the seven Core Principles examinations under the new IFoA Curriculum 2019.<br/><br/>Find out more about the professional qualifications required for an actuarial career.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N32P
Institution Code
Q50
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Mathematics based discipline. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 Including 6,6,6 in HL subjects, including HL Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for. Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3. Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/ If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice (admissions@qmul.ac.uk). GCSE/National 4/National 5A minimum of five GCSE passes to include English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. A levelA,A,A Including Mathematics Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking Please note: You will also be expected to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |