Overview
Who is it for?
You are a part-qualified actuary or a graduate from a recognised BSc or MSc in Actuarial Science or any other recognised programme with an actuarial flavour. You have covered most of the material from the Core Principle subjects of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent from other professional bodies).
The MSc in Actuarial Management is intended for those of you who wish to undertake an in-depth study of actuarial science, insurance, finance and investment, both at a general level and in relation to specific practice areas, thereby extending your knowledge beyond the Core Principles stage and gaining exemptions from later professional examinations.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognised as a Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE) by the Society of Actuaries.
Course content
On the MSc Actuarial Science you will:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main areas of actuarial practice
- Develop awareness of the general commercial environment
- Apply actuarial, statistical, and related methods to assess and manage risk effectively
- Communicate effectively with non-specialists in the area
- Display the professional integrity, conduct and responsibility required by the actuarial profession.
Careers
On our MSc in Actuarial Management you will learn the technical skills and problem-solving techniques for a successful and rewarding career as an actuary, in the fields of life and non-life insurance, health and care, pensions, finance and investment.
We have many qualified actuaries on our teaching staff with commercial experience and academics who maintain close links with the industry with many having worked, or still working, in their specialist sectors.
In the past 12 months, students on our Actuarial Management course have benefited from sessions with the IFoA as well as actuarial industry panels and alumni events which provide insights into possible career paths. Sector Overviews, covering areas like insurance and consultancy, offered further industry exploration. Students also had opportunities to network with professionals through actuarial alumni networks such as the Indian Actuarial Network (IAN), various corporate events, and our annual careers fair.
Recent graduates have secured positions such as:
- Risk Modelling Consultant
- Actuarial Developer
- Pricing Analyst
- Senior Actuarial Associate
- Product and Pricing Analyst
- Portfolio Analyst
- Actuarial Valuation Assistant