Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Course Details

BSc Actuarial Science

Course Description

If you enjoy maths and are looking for a degree that will prepare you for a rewarding career, both intellectually and financially, then this might be the programme for you. Its one of only a few to be accredited by the UK actuarial profession. Good performance means exemptions from professional examinations (CT1-CT8), giving prospective actuaries an advantage over those on other mathematics programmes. At the same time it opens doors to the wide range of careers available to maths graduates. Opportunities are available for a year out to participate in an industrial placement for students from the UK or EU. The opportunity to participate in an exchange year in Canada or Australia is open to all students.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

This is what our BScActuarial Science students are doing six months after graduating: 75% are working 5% are studying 20% are working and studying. Managerial/professional position 85% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating. Salary The average salary of students six months after graduating: £22000 The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar programme: £21000 Jobs These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating: Business, research and administrative professionals Business and public service associate professionals Administrative occupations Information technology and telecommunications professionals Sales occupations Elementary occupations

BSc Actuarial Science Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh