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Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Colchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-23

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Actuarial science teaches you the art of turning risks into opportunities. Actuaries provide assessments of financial security systems, with a focus on their complexity, their mathematics, and their mechanisms. You benefit from an excellent starting salary, with graduates earning upwards of £30,000 on average.Our BSc Actuarial Science course encourages you to delve into your passions for mathematics and practical problem-solving. Our attractive blend of solid mathematics, an understanding of real-world financial issues, and computing skills provide you with the core skills essential for entering the actuarial profession. You learn the theory and methods used by professional actuaries; on how to apply mathematical and statistical skills to minimise financial risk when the stakes are high, in areas such as commerce, government, insurance and finance.**Study topics including:**- Mathematical finance- Financial reporting- Contingencies, risk management and survival analysis- Mathematical, statistical and probabilistic techniques- Programming and computation in languages such as Matlab and RProfessional actuaries in the insurance industry, including influential businesses AXA and Buck Consultants, contribute to our employability module and also host students at their offices to show them typical challenges that actuaries face.As part of our Department of Mathematical Sciences, you’re a member of an inclusive and approachable research community which allows you to explore topics in pure, high-level mathematics and applied mathematics.

Application deadline

25 January

Tuition fees

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£ 18,600per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

Including Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Please note we are unable to accept A-level Use of Mathematics in place of A-level Mathematics.For A-level Maths or Further Maths, we also accept Pure Maths or Maths (Pure) and Statistics (joint A-level).

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England

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The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
The University of Essex has a student body that represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    46th out of 104 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    106 48%

    81st

    17

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    29th

    43

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.72 74%

    84th

    9

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