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An actuary is a highly trained and influential business professional who uses advanced mathematical modelling and business understanding to analyse future risks.
Students who pursue this course will gain a solid foundation the first year in mathematics, business, and study skills. They will be prepared for greater success in the mathematics and management modules that fo...
If you enjoy mathematics and want to apply your knowledge to solve real-world business problems, then the actuarial science programme at Swansea University is an excellent route to meet your goals.<br/><br/>An actuary is a highly trained and influential business professional who uses advanced mathematical modelling and business understanding to analyse future risks.<br/><br/>Students who pursue this course will gain a solid foundation the first year in mathematics, business, and study skills. They will be prepared for greater success in the mathematics and management modules that follow. The programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), so programme modules in mathematics, accounting, finance and economics are aligned with the IFoA professional examinations. Graduates can obtain up to six exemptions from IFoA professional examinations, which is a tremendous head start toward obtaining actuarial employment and succeeding as an actuary.<br/><br/>Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned business professionals with many years of industry experience including Dr Jafar Ojra, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Chartered Global Management Accountant.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Bay Campus
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Course Code
N325
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Foundation
Applicants with a BTEC or 'Access to Science' background are welcomed.
C,C,D
Applicants who took Mathematics at A-Level should have CCD. Applicants who did not study Mathematics at AS or A-Level should have BBC and a B grade for GCSE Mathematics.
Welsh Baccalaureate: Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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