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Actuarial Science Degrees in the UK

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Actuarial science is responsible for the application of mathematical skills to the social sciences to solve problems for insurance, commerce and government, among others. You will be expected to apply mathematical formulas, as well as assessing risks for insurance plans.

An undergraduate degree in actuarial science will provide you with a foundation level of knowledge in the areas of finance and probabilities, before exploring the more complex ideas and concepts. You will study modules on economics, statistics and stochastic processes, as well as many other topics.

Your degree will be delivered mainly through lectures and seminars. You may be required to participate in a placement module, but this is not guaranteed.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

Actuarial Science degrees in the UK in 2024

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Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Actuarial Mathematics BSc (Hons)

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Actuarial Science and Risk Management BSc

Queen's University Belfast United Kingdom

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Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)

City, University of London United Kingdom

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Mathematics with Actuarial Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) United Kingdom

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Actuarial Science BSc

University of York United Kingdom

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Mathematics and Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)

University of Leicester United Kingdom

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