Actuarial Science - BSc (Hons)
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
Actuaries evaluate and manage financial risks, particularly in the financial services industry. Our specialist course is taught by professional actuaries and internationally renowned statisticians to make sure you're fully prepared for your career. By choosing Actuarial Science BSc at Kent, you’ll develop key skills in maths, business economics, probability, statistics and calculus, all of which are highly sought-after by employers.
We're fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. You can achieve exemptions from six of the thirteen professional examinations required to become a qualified actuary: CB1, CB2, CM1, CM2, CS1 and CS2. You could then continue your studies with our MSc Applied Actuarial Science to also achieve exemptions in CP1, CP2, CP3, and two SP subjects.
Key highlights
- Fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
- Exemptions available from six of thirteen professional actuarial examinations
- Exemptions cover CB1, CB2, CM1, CM2, CS1 and CS2
- Taught by professional actuaries and internationally renowned statisticians
- Builds skills in maths, business economics, probability, statistics and calculus
- Progression to MSc can bring further CP and SP exemptions
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120-136 — Typical offer 120-136 UCAS points A level AAB Contextual offer: ABC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: AAB — Typical offer 120-136 UCAS points A level AAB Contextual offer: ABC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: ABC — contextual offer
- BTEC: DM — combined with A levels
- BTEC: MM — contextual offer
- UCAS tariff points: 136 — IB 136 tariff points from your IB Diploma View all requirements
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee actuary
- Actuarial analyst
- Pensions actuary
- Insurance risk analyst
- Investment analyst
- Financial risk analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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