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Actuarial Science with Data Analytics PGDip

University of Leicester

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    University of Leicester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    9 months

Course summary

Course description

This programme is for you if you want to kick-start your actuarial career and gain the skills to apply data analytics to solve real business problems.

Whether you have yet to start the actuarial professional exams, or you have already passed some of the Core Principles subjects you will be able to choose a route that maximises your potential exemptions from the IFoA exams. In some cases you will be able to finish with all the exams needed to become a fully-qualified actuary as an Associate member of the IFoA (Qualification as an Associate requires two years' work experience qualifying for PPD, successfully completing the online Professional Skills Course, and successfully completing the online CB3 course and assessment.)

Teaching and learning

The programme will be taught using computer classes, problem classes, skills sessions, supervision while undertaking extensive project and dissertation work as well as lectures. Some elements of supported eLearning will be used to refresh mathematical skills as necessary. Assessment will be via course work, computational exercises, projects and written exams. In addition to the mini-projects present in each module, the MSc offers two supervisor-led summer projects to gain exemptions from Core Practice subjects 2 and 3.

Careers and employability

You will be well-placed to work in the worlds of insurance, pensions, healthcare, banking, business management and risk assessment. You will be equipped with mathematical and statistical knowledge and problem-solving skills to help businesses and institutions evaluate the long-term financial implications of the decisions they make. On completion this course leads to Msc in Actuarial Science with Data Analytics.

We aim to develop graduates who:

  • are comfortable with data and manipulating it
  • have great team working skills
  • can communicate persuasively in speech and writing
  • know why they are in an organisation and what they can contribute

We also support the employability of our students via:

  • our award-winning careers team, who are well-resourced to support any type of application or employer assessment
  • dedicated employability advisers within the careers team, who understand the markets they are applying to
  • weekly employability sessions with qualified actuaries reviewing applications and giving advice based on industry experience, available to campus-based students and distance learning students via Skype
  • regular actuarial society events attracting actuarial and other financial employers to the campus to meet students
  • a professional skills and employability module

Application deadline

09 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,920per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, England

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A popular choice for international students, with an alumni community from over 100 countries, sharing their cultures with each other.
Leicester is in the centre of England with great transport links, making it easy to explore the whole country while studying at the university.
Want to explore further afield? Leicester has great European links – with one change of train, Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    40th out of 103 3

    35th out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    123 54%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    35th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    82nd

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    133 59%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    28th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    35th

    11

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