Actuarial Science, MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

27,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Actuaries are business professionals who use mathematics and statistics to assess and manage risk in areas such as insurance, banking, health, and government planning. 

Our MSc in Actuarial Science is designed for graduates from numerate disciplines who want to develop the mathematical and statistical foundations needed to pursue a career as a qualified actuary. 

You will gain highly marketable skills in applying mathematical and statistical methods to real actuarial modelling problems. Your learning will be supported by experienced and internationally recognised academics and industry professionals, ensuring you benefit from both strong theoretical grounding and practical industry insight.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Actuaries are business professionals who use mathematics and statistics to assess and manage risk in areas such as insurance, banking, health, and government planning. 

Our MSc in Actuarial Science is designed for graduates from numerate disciplines who want to develop the mathematical and statistical foundations needed to pursue a career as a qualified actuary. 

You will gain highly marketable skills in applying mathematical and statistical methods to real actuarial modelling problems. Your learning will be supported by experienced and internationally recognised academics and industry professionals, ensuring you benefit from both strong theoretical grounding and practical industry insight.

Admission Requirements

6+
2.7+
A 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics or other numerate degree with significant mathematical/statistical content. Applicants whose first degree is not Mathematics will be considered on an individual basis taking into account the mathematical content of their first degree.
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,500 GBP
International
27,300 GBP

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