12 monthsProgramme duration
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Mathematics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc Actuarial Science course is designed for graduates of quantitative disciplines who want to kick-start a career in Actuarial Science. It provides a solid foundation in statistics, financial mathematics, economics and business finance. Upon completion of the course, your knowledge and skills could be applied to a range of industries in financial services such as insurance, pensions, healthcare, banking, investment and risk assessment.
This course will equip you with the mathematical and statistical knowledge, and problem-solving skills, necessary to help businesses and institutions with their financial risk portfolio.
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) have approved programme-level exemption status for this MSc Actuarial Science programme. This exemption refers to the first 6 Core Principles of the new 2019 IFoA curriculum (equivalent to 8 Core Technical subjects in the pre-2019 curriculum).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Mathematics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc Actuarial Science course is designed for graduates of quantitative disciplines who want to kick-start a career in Actuarial Science. It provides a solid foundation in statistics, financial mathematics, economics and business finance. Upon completion of the course, your knowledge and skills could be applied to a range of industries in financial services such as insurance, pensions, healthcare, banking, investment and risk assessment.
This course will equip you with the mathematical and statistical knowledge, and problem-solving skills, necessary to help businesses and institutions with their financial risk portfolio.
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) have approved programme-level exemption status for this MSc Actuarial Science programme. This exemption refers to the first 6 Core Principles of the new 2019 IFoA curriculum (equivalent to 8 Core Technical subjects in the pre-2019 curriculum).
Admission Requirements
- Minimum Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) degree in engineering, finance, physical or mathematical sciences, or equivalent, or a degree with a strong numerate content (as determined by the course committee).
- You will have demonstrated by your performance in relevant modules that you have the numeracy skills required for this MSc degree course to the satisfaction of the course committee.
- Graduates with a BSc in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science (FMAS graduates) and BSc Risk and Actuarial Studies (RAS graduates) are not eligible to apply for this course.
- All candidates must ultimately be approved by the programme coordinator.
- In the case of competition for places, a selection will be made on the basis of your primary degree results and interview performance (if required).
Scholarships
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Value
100% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
20 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
University College Cork
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