Actuarial Science and Risk Management BSc

The BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management programme has been designed by qualified actuaries to enable students to develop the theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a career as an actuary in the pensions and insurance sectors, or in the wider financial industry. In addition, students may gain up to six exemptions from the initial technical professional exams required to qualify as an actuary via our accreditation agreement with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

The Actuarial, Accounting and Finance department at Queen’s is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the UK by the Sunday Times and the Complete University Guide.

Actuarial Science and Risk Management highlights

Professional Accreditations

Subject to academic performance, students can gain up to six exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) professional exams.

Career Development

During the third year of the degree, students complete a 9 to 12 month placement with an actuarial firm. These placements are usually in Belfast, Dublin, London or the Isle of Man. Example placements include Aviva, Irish Life, Spence & Partners, SCOR, The Pension Protection Fund and Mercer. There are a dedicated Careers and Work Placement Office in the Business School who will help you to prepare for placement, and obtain positions of the highest quality.

Internationally Renowned Experts

Students have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals who regularly deliver guest lectures.

Student Experience

The Student Managed Fund gives students the opportunity to manage a real money portfolio where they do the research and decide on their investment strategy.

Further Study Opportunities

Students can choose from a wide range of Master’s programmes as well as a comprehensive list of research topics, as shown on the Queen’s Business School website.

World Class Facilities

Students on the course will be given the opportunity to develop their financial modelling skills and will use software such as Python, R and the Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room.

Student Experience

The Finance & Actuarial society runs social and educational events for members, such as the end of year formal.

Industry Links

The Society of Northern Ireland Actuaries (SoNIA) is a regional society for local actuaries. It aims to offer a forum for Northern Ireland based actuaries and student actuaries to share opinions on actuarial topics, providing a networking opportunity.