Mathematics and Actuarial Science MMath (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics and Actuarial Science MMath (Hons)
Explore actuarial practice in more detail than the BSc, and learn how to use the technical skills you learn in real world scenarios, giving you a bigger step on the professional ladder.
Actuarial Science is all about the study of risk and uncertainty, developing understanding of these business-critical areas and developing methods of quantifying the risks, to help businesses make better financial decisions.
The MMath in Mathematics and Actuarial Science builds on the BSc and allows you to apply the technical skills gained to real-world type situations, such as man...
Explore actuarial practice in more detail than the BSc, and learn how to use the technical skills you learn in real world scenarios, giving you a bigger step on the professional ladder.<br/><br/>Actuarial Science is all about the study of risk and uncertainty, developing understanding of these business-critical areas and developing methods of quantifying the risks, to help businesses make better financial decisions. <br/><br/>The MMath in Mathematics and Actuarial Science builds on the BSc and allows you to apply the technical skills gained to real-world type situations, such as managing risk in a pension scheme, or identifying investments for an insurer.<br/><br/>As well as developing your skills for the workplace, this degree offers the potential for additional exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) exams in the core practice subjects (CP1, CP2 and CP3).
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GN1G
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Including A in Maths.
Access to HE Diploma
Access courses considered require a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. Plus Mathematics A-Level grade A-B. We may consider substantial Level 3 Maths Access credits in place of A-level Maths. Please contact admissions@leicester.ac.uk regarding eligibility
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
Including grade 5 in HL Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
plus A-Level Mathematics at grade A-B.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2
including H2 in Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted in combination with Mathematics A-Level.
AS
2 AS Levels accepted in place of 1 A-Level. Accepted in combination with other qualifications, including Mathematics A-Level grade A-B.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,B
Including Mathematics.
Extended Project
Considered when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted in combination with other qualifications, including Mathematics A-Level.
A level
A,A,B
including Mathematics.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Considered when combined with other qualifications.
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