The Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance at the Business School (formerly Cass) is one of the world’s leading academic actuarial departments and has been ranked first in Europe and second in the world in the UNL Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science and Risk Management and Insurance (published 2020).

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).

There have always been plenty of excellent reasons to study actuarial science at Heriot-Watt. After all, we pioneered degrees in the field. Today, we enjoy a worldwide reputation for the quality of our teaching and research. We offer a range of accredited courses from BSc to MSc/Diploma. Our Actuarial programmes are accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

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 Insti-tute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).

BSc Actuarial Science
Our BSc Actuarial Science degree is taught in our School of Mathematical Sciences 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.

Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Queen’s University Belfast
The BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management programme has 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.

The Swansea University BSc Actuarial Science programme aligns with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) professional exams, from which students can earn exemptions. In addition, our MSc programmes offer recent BSc graduates in mathematics or a related field the opportunity to add an actuarial speciality in a short amount of time.

The MSc in Actuarial Science at UCC is designed to give candidates from quantitative and numerate backgrounds a chance to kick-start their careers in Actuarial Science. This course provides a solid foundation in the core principals and techniques of Actuarial Science and includes taught modules in the areas of statistics, financial mathematics, market analysis and business finance.

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 of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries (UK). The programme provides a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance for future actuarial studies.

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

Our BSc Actuarial Science and MSc Actuarial Science encourage you to delve into your passions for mathematics and practical problem-solving. Our attractive blend of solid mathematics, an understanding of real-world insurance and financial issues, and computing skills provide you with the core skills essential for entering the actuarial profession.

Qualifying as an actuary is a passport to a wide variety of careers. Kent is one of a very few universities in the UK to teach the subject. The IFoA has granted Kent full accreditation for all of its programmes, so there is the opportunity to gain exemptions from most of the UK professional actuarial exams. All of Kent’s programmes follow the new IFoA ‘Curriculum 2019’ syllabus.

The MSc Actuarial Finance will introduce you to essential business topics and enable you to apply your quantitative skills to solve complex business problems, such as risk management, insurance and derivatives. You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge in business areas such as accountancy, corporate finance and economics, as well as key analytical techniques, processes and models.

Our Actuarial Science degrees are taught by actuaries with real business experience, supported by actuarial researchers, giving you a high quality degree based around the skills you’ll need in the workplace. We have excellent relationships with a number of actuarial employers, and a thriving local actuarial science society (LASS), which holds many events through the year and is run by students.

The Institute for Financial and Actuarial Mathematical (IFAM) is a group of young & enthusiastic academics specialized in actuarial and financial mathematics. We are part of the department of mathematical sciences at University of Liverpool. Our published research in actuarial science placed us on the 8th position worldwide (2nd in the UK), among all non-business & actuarial science departments.

The MSc Actuarial Science programme at The University of Manchester provides a strong grounding in the mathematics of actuarial science and addresses both the current and future needs of the industry. The programme incorporates all mathematical techniques, in particular from the fields of probability and statistics, a modern actuary could not do without.

Actuarial Sciences at Southampton
Prepare for a career as an expert actuary with our actuary master's degree at the University of Southampton. You'll have an early advantage in your career with a professional actuary degree that is recognised by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. You’ll learn topics like actuarial maths, statistics, economics and finance.

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.

Studying on the BSc Actuarial Science degree you will enjoy best of both worlds as a member of the Management School and the Department of Mathematics, taught by academics involved in high-level research which informs what you study. You will benefit from our strong emphasis on employability and professionalism as well as learning core actuarial skills in risk analysis and problem solving.