Actuarial science is used to build analytical solutions to solve the financial problems that businesses have. Like all disciplines, actuarial science is constantly adapting to meet the needs of the ever-changing world. New techniques are being developed and replacing the old. At UEA we recognise this and ensure that the BSc in Actuarial Science continues to evolve so to ensure it is the amongst the best actuarial science programmes in the world.
Our actuarial science degrees provide an excellent grounding in actuarial science, data science, and risk management, giving you ...
Actuarial science is used to build analytical solutions to solve the financial problems that businesses have. Like all disciplines, actuarial science is constantly adapting to meet the needs of the ever-changing world. New techniques are being developed and replacing the old. At UEA we recognise this and ensure that the BSc in Actuarial Science continues to evolve so to ensure it is the amongst the best actuarial science programmes in the world. <br/><br/>Our actuarial science degrees provide an excellent grounding in actuarial science, data science, and risk management, giving you the chance to accelerate your journey to becoming a financial professional or an actuary or in alternative fields related to managing risk. We have the brightest students studying actuarial science and data science at the UEA. You will be equipped to play a crucial role in a large range of companies from around the world. If you are ambitious, these skills will be the first step to a successful, secure, and well-remunerated career. <br/><br/>We listen closely to our industrial partners to ensure that our courses include the skills that they are looking for in graduates. We are positioned within the School of Computing Science that ensures that our BSc in Actuarial Science will teach you the key aspects of actuarial science and additionally uniquely develops the highly desirable skills in computing and data science. Students also can develop expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and coding in Python.<br/><br/>The course focuses on developing the multi-disciplinarily skills that combine to create actuarial science. You will become skilled in statistics, actuarial mathematics, financial mathematics, financial economics, and corporate finance. There is also the opportunity to choose options in computer science so to develop your expertise in this area too. These skills are needed in many highly rewarding professions, including becoming a fully qualified actuary. <br/><br/>Our BSc Actuarial Science is ranked in the top 15 for Accounting and Finance by The Guardian University Guide 2023.<br/><br/>**About This Course**<br/>If you have a love of mathematics and want to use your ability to help businesses solve complex financial problems, then actuarial science is the subject for you. Graduates from our degrees are highly sought after and the BSc can lead you into careers such as becoming an actuary, an investment analyst, an underwriter, a risk manager, or a data scientist. <br/><br/>All our actuarial science courses are fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Performing well in your studies can lead to the granting up to six exemptions from the IFoA professional examinations. The subject specific exemptions are CM1, CM2, CS1, CS2, CB1, and CB2. This is very important for those who wish to qualify as an actuary. Many of our graduates use the knowledge and skills they learn to support their career through study with other professional bodies such as the Chartered Insurance Institute or the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. <br/><br/>We combine the learning of actuarial skills, techniques, and models along with the building of your professional skills. On top of the subject specific training, the BSc gives you the unique opportunity to conduct an industrially focused project, attend guest lectures from industry professionals, and develop the key skills to ultimately secure a graduate position. A particular highlight are the two modules focused on employability that involve significant input from Aviva, the global insurer. <br/><br/>The BSc has been designed to allow to you to develop your skills and demonstrate your ability in the multi-disciplinary fields of actuarial science with the aim of you securing the career of your choice. <br/><br/>**Disclaimer**<br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
N324
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,A Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Higher grade B in Mathematics or A-Level Grade A. Access to HE DiplomaD:36,M:9 including 12 Level 3 credits in Mathematics at Distinction. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33 including Higher Level 6 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches). Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD in IT, Engineering, Business or a Science based subject alongside grade A A-Level Mathematics. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Scottish Advanced HigherB,B,C including Mathematics Grade B. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalPrincipal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us. A levelA,A,B including Mathematics Grade A. Science A-levels must include a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted. T LevelObtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects are: Science. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £20,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |