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    BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science
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    BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science

    University of York

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    United Kingdom, York

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    NG31

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2025
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 25,800  / year(s)
    Next Intake September-2025

    BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science

    About

    Successful actuaries use mathematical skill and business acumen to solve financial problems related to risk and uncertainty.

    This degree combines the expertise of the School for Business and Society and the Department of Mathematics, giving you access to world-class academics at the cutting edge of research in their fields.

    You'll sharpen your mathematical skills and statistical reasoning, using advanced calculus, algebra, probability and statistics. In parallel you'll study economics, finance and accounting, developing your understanding of the wider context of actuarial work.

    On successfully completing this course, you will be a multi-faceted and highly employable graduate with the financial and business skills required to qualify as a professional actuary.

    This course is available as a four-year degree including a year in industry: Actuarial Science (with a year in industry) (BSc)

    Accreditation

    This course is professionally accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. This is a mark of our course's quality and guarantees its relevance to the actuarial profession. Successfully completing this course will take you part of the way to qualification as a professional actuary.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A levels AAA including Mathematics

    BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD plus A in A Level Mathematics

    Cambridge Pre-U D3, D3, D3 including Mathematics

    European Baccalaureate 85% average, including 85% in Mathematics

    International Baccalaureate 36 points including Higher Level 6 in Maths

    T levels We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken.

    Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers Advanced Highers - A in Mathematics plus Scottish Highers - BBBB We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

    International foundation programme Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.

    Other international qualifications Equivalent qualifications from your country

    Widening participation If you successfully complete one of the following programmes, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to two A level grades (or equivalent) below our typical offer: Black Access Programme, Next Step York, Realising Opportunities. More about widening participation.

    Contextual offer ABB

    EPQ If you achieve B or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

    IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

    Cambridge CEFR 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component

    Oxford ELLT 7, with a minimum of 6 in each component

    Oxford Test of English Advanced 136, with a minimum of 126 in each component

    Duolingo Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component

    GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C / Grade 4

    LanguageCert SELT B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

    LanguageCert Academic B2 Communicator with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

    Kaplan Test of English Language 478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component

    Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

    PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component

    TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

    Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

    Other English language qualifications We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

    Cambridge CEFR 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component

    Oxford ELLT 7, with a minimum of 6 in each component

    Oxford Test of English Advanced 136, with a minimum of 126 in each component

    Duolingo Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component

    GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C / Grade 4

    LanguageCert SELT B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

    LanguageCert Academic B2 Communicator with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

    Kaplan Test of English Language 478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component

    Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

    PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component

    TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

    Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

    Other English language qualifications We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.

    Career

    Career opportunities

    Actuarial science graduates work in a wide range of roles related to finance, investment, risk, pensions and insurance. Many progress to actuarial trainee positions at firms such as Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, EY, RSA, MS Amlin, Deloitte and PwC.

    Transferable skills

    • Critical thinking and analysis
    • Problem solving
    • Numeracy and data analysis
    • Mathematical reasoning
    • Time management
    • Communication, presentation and reporting to specialist and non-specialist audiences

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 25,800 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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