Actuaries are the world’s financial architects and engineers. Their expertise is vital to the management of pension funds, general insurance companies and investment by financial institutions. On this course you’ll learn how to tackle the uncertainties of future events using mathematics, probability and statistics to create models and simulations. This degree will provide you with the technical skills needed for a career as an actuary.
The course combines a programme of mathematics with key topics from economics, finance and actuarial science. You’ll investigate the applic...
Actuaries are the world’s financial architects and engineers. Their expertise is vital to the management of pension funds, general insurance companies and investment by financial institutions. On this course you’ll learn how to tackle the uncertainties of future events using mathematics, probability and statistics to create models and simulations. This degree will provide you with the technical skills needed for a career as an actuary. <br/><br/>The course combines a programme of mathematics with key topics from economics, finance and actuarial science. You’ll investigate the applications of mathematics in a variety of contexts and use mathematical and statistical models.<br/><br/>As part of this course you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Develop analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside expertise in the statistical analysis of risk<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise in statistics and actuarial science<br/><br/><br/>- Use our student centre, a dedicated learning and social space, exclusively for maths students<br/><br/><br/>- Use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package R<br/><br/><br/>You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops by leading researchers in statistical modelling and experts in actuarial and financial mathematics.<br/><br/>This degree is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Youll be eligible for multiple exemptions from the core principles - please see course page for more details.<br/><br/>Upon graduation you’ll be well equipped to begin an actuarial career with advanced professional standing, or to follow many other careers that require high-level quantitative skills, including those within the wider financial services industry.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
G1N3
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherWe normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4 Access to HE DiplomaD:45 Typical offer: 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, all of which must be at Distinction Mathematics must be studied to level 3, A-level standard to be considered International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 Typical offer: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including grade 6 in ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’. (However, ‘Analysis and Approaches’ is preferred) International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)GCSE/National 4/National 5Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)Scottish Advanced HigherOffers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact the Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences Admissions Office at ugapply.fshms@southampton.ac.uk for more information. Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4 Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,D3 D3 D3 D3 in three Principal subjects including Mathematics Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer Extended ProjectA The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. Applicants taking the EPQ in addition to three A Levels may also be made an alternative offer one grade below the standard offer, conditional on an A grade in the EPQ. Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels including Mathematics A levelA,A,A Typical Offer: AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: AAB including Mathematics (grade A) plus grade A in the EPQ. Offers typically exclude General Studies, Use of Mathematics and Critical Thinking. If STEP is taken alongside three A-levels then the offer will be AAB including grade A in Mathematics. For more details about STEP see the Admissions Testing Service Website. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)A Typical offer: AAA from 3 A levels including Mathematics or Alternative offer: AA from two A levels including Mathematics and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate |
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