Actuarial Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

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

N32P

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,450 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Actuarial Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

About

Imagine being able to predict the future. Not by using a crystal ball, but with numbers. To become an actuary, you’ll need a combination of mathematical expertise, specialist knowledge and drive to make a difference.

Taught by experts with many years of industry experience, our programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Our research covers everything from geometry and analysis to algebra and number theory.

As well as mathematics, you’ll unravel areas like probability, actuarial and financial mathematics, and business economics. All of this will mean you’ll be exempt from up to six of the seven Core Principles exams, so you’ll be on your way to becoming a qualified actuary with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

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.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Actuarial Science - BSc (Hons)

A-Level	Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include grade A or above in A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level.
BTEC	See our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HE	We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics or Mathematics based discipline. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.
GCSE	Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.
Contextualised admissions	Our standard contextual offer: ABB, including A in Maths at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB, including Maths at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.

Mathematics with Foundation - BSc (Hons)

A-Level	Grades BBC at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 28 points overall, including 5,4,4 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level.
BTEC	See our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HE	Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
GCSE	Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5.
Contextualised admissions	We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages.

Actuarial Science with Professional Placement - BSc (Hons)

A-Level	Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include grade A or above in A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level.
BTEC	See our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HE	We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics or Mathematics based discipline. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.
GCSE	Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4.
Contextualised admissions	Our standard contextual offer: ABB, including A in Maths at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB, including Maths at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.

Actuarial Science with Year Abroad - BSc (Hons)

A-Level	Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include grade A or above in A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level.
BTEC	See our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HE	We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics or Mathematics based discipline. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.
GCSE	Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.
Contextualised admissions	Our standard contextual offer: ABB, including A in Maths at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB, including Maths at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.

Non-UK students

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.

English language

Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.

You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.

Further information

See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme. You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree. Further information See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

Career

Careers

We’ve always got your future in mind. As part of our Actuarial Professional Development module, which you’ll take in your first and second year, professional actuaries come to campus to talk about their career path. Past speakers have worked at organisations including the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, EY, Aviva and the Financial Conduct Authority. Students studying within The School of Mathematical Sciences have secured placements at EY, Goldman Sachs and Renault.

After graduating, you might work as an actuarial analyst, auditor, actuarial consultant or data science consultant. This career path is the perfect way to turn numbers into new insights and shape understanding of risk.

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: