Actuarial Science

Queen Mary University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Queen Mary University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

N32Y

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 26,350 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Actuarial Science

About

Actuaries are problem-solvers who can think strategically, drawing on their mathematical skills to measure the probability and risk of future events. This profession offers a satisfying and financially rewarding career path across areas such as general insurance, life insurance, pensions and investment.

This degree programme combines core mathematics with specialist modules in probability, statistics, actuarial and financial mathematics, and business economics. You'll have the opportunity to learn from qualified actuaries with many years of industry experience.

Alongside your academic studies, you'll follow a professional development programme, gaining relevant skills and industry knowledge in preparation for a successful career.

Professional recognition

This degree is currently accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Successful students gain exemptions from up to six of the seven Core Principles examinations under the new IFoA Curriculum 2019.

Find out more about the professional qualifications required for an actuarial career.

Follow a bespoke, accredited programme combining mathematics, statistics and business that's designed to give you a head start in your actuarial career.

Teaching and learning

You'll learn through lectures and tutorials, and in exercise classes where students work together on problems, discuss ideas and ask questions. Many statistical modules have a practical element, presented in one of our computer labs.

Formal teaching time typically takes up 16 hours each week. You'll also be expected to complete additional hours of independent study.

Assessment

Most of your modules will be assessed by an examination worth at least 90 per cent of the year's study, with the remainder covered by coursework and tests.

Management modules are assessed using a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.

Resources and facilities

The School of Mathematical Sciences has invested آ£18m to create an inspiring, collaborative space for our community of students and staff. The building includes high-quality teaching rooms, private and group study areas and a new social hub.

You'll also have access to a purpose-built media suite designed to support student entrepreneurship.

Disciplines

School of Mathematical Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The following Jordanian qualifications will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Foundation course:

Tawjihiya

Students who have successfully completed A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate will be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate degrees. We may also consider recognised Foundation qualifications. For individual grade requirements for particular degree programmes please refer to the undergraduate study section of this website.

Career

The programme is ideally suited to students planning a career as an actuary. In addition, it also offers excellent preparation for other careers in business and finance.

Recent graduates of the School of Mathematical Sciences have been hired by

Accenture
Bank of England
BNP Paribas
Deloitte
PWC
Civil Service
Direct Line
Dyson
FCA
Goldman Sachs
KPMG
Lloyds Banking Group
Natwest Markets
J.P Morgan
Royal Bank of Canada
Santander

Career support

The School of Mathematical Sciences provides networking opportunities and runs events to help you identify potential career options. You can also gain certification in applications such as Microsoft Excel and SAS (Statistical Analysis Software). We have a dedicated careers consultant and an internships coordinator.

The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:

specialist advice on choosing a career path
support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs
feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
interview coaching.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 26,350 / year

How to Apply

Applications for our undergraduate programmes should be made online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)*.

You can choose up to five courses in your UCAS application. You can apply for more than one course offered by a university - just make a separate entry for each choice.

You can only choose four medicine and dentistry courses in your application but you can add a fifth choice as long as it is a different subject.

Our institution code is Q50. You'll need this as well as your UCAS course code, which you can find on your chosen course page from the course finder