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MSc Actuarial Sciences

Course Content

Modules covered will include: Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Financial Risk, Actuarial Mathematics, Contingencies, Finance and Financial Reporting, Economics.

Course Structure

The chart below shows the structure of study, not all modules are required to obtain the MSc in Actuarial Science but they can all be taken for the purpose of accreditation.

Semester One	Semester Two (and summer)
Statistics Financial Mathematics Theory of Interest Models Mortality	Contingencies Financial Engineering Further Statistics Applied Statistics Finance and Financial Reporting Business Economics Business Awareness and Critical Thinking Actuarial Sciences Research Project

Enrolment date	October
Mode of Assessment:	Assessment will be via a combination of unseen examinations and coursework.

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 classification in a relevant first degree

We will also expect a certain prerequisite knowledge of probability and calculus. This means that students will typically be Mathematics, Statistics or Physics graduates, although we will consider graduates from other disciplines such as engineering and economics on an individual basis.

Next Step: Request an Information and Application pack

Once you have requested an information pack you may apply online using the link at the top right of the page. You will need to have available the following: A current email address, digital copy of your degree certificate, transcript, English Language qualification (if required) and referee contact details.