This specialist course is designed for students who are already committed to a career which involves applying mathematical and statistical techniques in the financial world. It is aimed at high achievers who are looking for professional entry into actuarial careers. In addition to providing a necessary foundation in mathematics and statistics, the curriculum is designed to cover much of the material from several of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' Core Technical subject areas and so could help you towards studying for their professional qualifications, or a variety of other careers in the financial world. What will you study? The curriculum draws together a variety of subject areas to enable you to model real-world effects and their financial implications. You will explore a blend of applied mathematics and statistics, with appropriate computing support. You will also cover background material in finance and accounting.

A degree in actuarial science can take you far. Many industries, including healthcare, pensions, insurance, banking and investments – where a single decision can have a major financial impact – are keen to make use of the numerical skills and techniques you'll learn on your course. They'll also be interested in how you have developed your wider range of skills, including advanced problem-solving, analysis and logical thinking. The value of actuaries is recognised by the high salaries they command worldwide. The curriculum of this degree covers much of the material from several of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' Core Technical subject areas and so could lead you towards their professional qualifications or, alternatively, a variety of other careers in the financial world. Careers and recruitment advice The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements. Students practising interview skills at a 'speed interviewing' event The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting. For example, here students are practising their interview skills with employers at a 'speed interviewing' event on campus.