Actuarial Science (Including Placement Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Actuarial Science (Including Placement Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
### What is the BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science?
The BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll secure a broad understanding of the role of an actuary and the core professional skills of actuaries and data scientists.
### Why this course
The BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science lets you blend solid mathematics, real-world financial issues, optimisation, experimental design and computing skills.
You will cover the sylla...
### What is the BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science?
The BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll secure a broad understanding of the role of an actuary and the core professional skills of actuaries and data scientists.
### Why this course
The BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science lets you blend solid mathematics, real-world financial issues, optimisation, experimental design and computing skills.
You will cover the syllabus of many core subjects of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Depending on your choice of optional modules, and upon sufficient attainment, this can lead to exemptions from the professional exams CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1 and CB2.
Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.
You’ll graduate on the path to an actuary career earning upwards of a £30,000 starting salary as a graduate.
### Who should apply
* Future actuaries and financial mathematicians
* Students ready to enter the working world
* Those considering careers that apply mathematics to finance
* Practical, analytic thinkers
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A32-D82
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112.0
120.0
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels including B in Mathematics. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts.
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