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 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
- Pure and applied mathematics
- Statistics
Professional 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.
Professional accreditation
Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Why we’re great.
- 89% of our maths students are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2020).
- We are continually broadening the array of expertise in our department, giving you a wide range of options and letting you tailor your degree to your interests.
- You have access to our excellent dedicated computing facilities that provide real-world experience.