The Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance at Bayes is one of the world’s oldest and leading academic actuarial departments, ranked 1st in the UK in the UNL Global Actuarial and RMI Research Rankings for Business Schools. Its actuarial degrees are accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK to offer exemptions from their professional subjects. Bayes is recognised as a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries, and a Global Centre of Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society.

The Dublin City University BSc in Actuarial Mathematics provides students with a foundation in mathematics, computing and statistics for a career as an actuary or more generally in the finance industry. The course is fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK and students may obtain exemptions from the Core Principles examinations (CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1 and CB2).

Ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for Statistics (NSS 2024), Heriot-Watt University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at our Edinburgh Campus. We were the first UK university to offer an actuarial science programme and the 1st in Europe recognised as a Centre of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries, North America. Our programmes are fully accredited by the IFoA (UK) and our graduates enjoy outstanding career outcomes – 93% are employed or in further study within six months.

Our BSc Actuarial Science degree is taught in our top 10 UK and top 100 globally ranked School of Mathematical Sciences (QS 2026) and is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Students who successfully complete the programme will be able to gain up to six exemptions from the IFoA Core Principles examinations, providing a significant head start towards professional qualification.

Our BSc Actuarial Science and MSc Actuarial Science degrees are accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), so modules in mathematics, accounting, finance and economics are aligned with the IFoA professional examinations. Graduates of the BSc can gain up to six IFoA professional examinations, and graduates of the MSc can gain up to three, which is a tremendous head start towards obtaining actuarial employment and succeeding as an actuary.

UCD offers the widest range of Actuarial Science programmes in Ireland. The MSc Actuarial Science course is designed for students from quantitative disciplines who wish to train as actuaries. The MSc can fast track your career as an actuary by supporting you through the initial examinations and it fully accredited by the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries (UK).

At UEA you’ll benefit from our excellent links to industry, both in teaching and research. We collaborate closely with Aviva, one of the largest insurers in the world. Their actuaries participate in teaching modules on our Actuarial Science programme. This allows you to learn more about the work of actuaries and the potential career paths open to you.

Unleash your passion for mathematics and problem-solving with our IFoA (Institute & Faculty of Actuaries) accredited BSc and MSc Actuarial Science programs. Gain core skills in mathematics, real-world insurance, financial issues, and computing skills, essential for a successful career in the actuarial profession. Join us today and pave your way to a fulfilling future.

Our BSc in Actuarial Science offers up to 6 exemptions from the IFoA CM/CS/CB subjects. Those who already have a quantitative undergraduate degree can study the 12-month MSc in Actuarial Science to target exemptions in the same subjects. Then, our MSc in Applied Actuarial Science offers opportunity for exemptions from 5 CP and SP subjects. Our team of qualified Actuaries has years of professional experience bringing real-world experience, and also hold HE teaching qualifications. The University of Kent is part of the London and South East University Group.

Our Actuarial Science degrees are taught by industry-experienced actuaries and academics, providing high-quality education and strong workplace skills. The BSc offers exemptions from 6 Core Principles subjects, while the MMath extends this to up to 9 exemptions, including 3 Core Practice subjects. The MSc in Actuarial Science with Data Analytics offers a fast-track route to professional qualification, combining actuarial training with advanced data analytics skills and the opportunity to gain up to 7 exemptions in one year, including all Core Principles and Core Practices. We work closely with actuarial employers and have a thriving local actuarial society.

Prepare for a career as an expert actuary with an Actuarial Science master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You will have an early advantage in your career with a professional actuary degree that is recognised by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), offering exemptions from their professional examinations. You will learn topics like actuarial maths, statistics, economics and finance. Beyond the classroom, you can accelerate your career network by getting involved in the Actuarial Society (SUAS), which connects students directly with top-tier employers through networking events, industry talks, and professional workshops.

Studying on the BSc Actuarial Science degree you will enjoy the best of both worlds as a member of the School for Business and Society and the department of Mathematics, taught by academics involved in high-level research which informs what you study. The programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). You will benefit from our strong emphasis on employability and professionalism as well as learning core actuarial skills in risk analysis and problem solving.

The BSc Actuarial Science programme at the LSE has a heavy mathematical and statistical component. Furthermore, students can specialise in data driven methods by choosing data science courses and focus on developing additional computing skills. All courses are taught by world leading experts in their fields and the programme is fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).

The BSc Actuarial Science & Risk Management and the MSc Actuarial Science programmes have been designed by qualified actuaries to enable students to develop the theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a career as an actuary in the fields of pensions, insurance or in the wider financial industry. Both programmes are accredited by the IFoA and offer exemptions from some IFoA examinations.

The Actuarial Mathematics BSc at the University of Liverpool is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and offers up to six exemptions. It is taught by experts with both academic and industry experience. The programme is based within IFAM – a leading centre for actuarial and financial research. You’ll gain a strong understanding of theory and practical skills for a successful career in actuarial science.

The University of Manchester offers a BSc Actuarial Science & Maths programme, fully accredited by the IFoA. The programme combines vocational actuarial courses with relevant courses in business & economics, probability, statistics, mathematical finance and applied maths that Manchester is famous for. It prepares you for a successful career in the actuarial/financial industry and the optional Placement Year allows you to make your first career steps as part of your BSc.

The MSc in Actuarial Science at Strathclyde is a 12-month full-time conversion course based in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, operating as an interdisciplinary alliance between the Faculty of Science and Strathclyde Business School. It offers a way into the actuarial profession for students with strong quantitative ability and aptitude.