Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)

Successful actuaries use mathematical skill and business acumen to solve financial problems related to risk and uncertainty.

This degree combines the expertise of the School for Business and Society and the Department of Mathematics, giving you access to world-class academics at the cutting edge of research in their fields. Youll sharpen your mathematical skills and statistical reasoning, using advanced calculus, algebra, probability and statistics. In parallel youll study economics, finance and accounting, developing your understanding of the wider context of actuarial wor...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

10/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD

Application Details

Course Code

NG31

Institution Code

Y50

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma

D:39,M:6

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction including Mathematics-related units and 6 at Merit or higher.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Mathematics equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Mathematics equivalent.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,D3

Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics at grade D3 is essential.

Extended Project

B

If you achieve B or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

A level

A,A,A

Essential Subject: Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.

T Level

We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £25,800

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