Unique in the UK, this programme combines study of economics, social sciences, and actuarial science. Graduates can enter a wide variety of careers, ranging from economists working in the banking sector to actuaries working in the insurance, pensions, and investment sectors. All of our actuarial science programmes provide students with a professionally-recognised education. By doing sufficiently well in corresponding modules, you could kick-start your graduate career with exemption from Subjects CT1-CT8 of the Core Technical professional exams of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, which are internationally recognised. On graduation you’ll be well equipped to begin your actuarial career with advanced professional standing, or to follow many other careers that require high-level quantitative skills, including within the wider financial services industry The programme is unique in the UK, steering a middle way between degrees in Actuarial Science and those in Economics or Mathematics. It equips you with the knowledge and understanding of economic theory and statistical methods and their applications necessary to undertake graduate study in economics or actuarial science and/or to pursue a future career as an economist or actuary. It provides an excellent preparation for a variety of careers in quantitative finance and will give you a head start if you intend to enter the actuarial profession.

Employability is embedded into modules from the first year onwards and right from the first lecture. We explain the degree skills which are taught throughout the modules and offer a number of optional employability modules. The skills you will develop are in high demand. Our degrees are a passport to vocational and non-vocational careers alike, with recent graduates employed in a range of professions. Actuarial studies students can apply for short internships over the Easter and Summer holidays. One route is via the university’s Excel Placement scheme. In addition, the university uses a specialist recruitment agency for one-year actuarial placements. The placement can count towards the requirements for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ associateship or fellowship qualifications. Read more about the careers and employability support we offer.