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.

Where this course will take you 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.