BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Would you like to build analytical systems to help businesses solve complex financial problems? Do you have a love of mathematics? If so, this course is for you.
Actuarial Science is constantly adapting to meet the needs of the ever-changing world of business and finance. As new techniques are developed, older ones are replaced. Here at UEA, we recognise this, which is why our BSc in Actuarial Science is continually evolving to ensure we’re amongst the best actuarial science programmes in the world.
On this course, your learning is also enhanced with an exciting year of study abroad. You can choose from one our prestigious partner universities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Our Actuarial Science with a Year Abroad degree will provide you with an excellent grounding in actuarial science, data science and risk management, giving you the chance to accelerate your journey to becoming a financial professional, or an actuary, or work in alternative fields related to managing risk.
You’ll be well equipped to play a crucial role in a large range of global companies. If you’re ambitious and bright, these skills will be the first step to a highly successful, secure, and well remunerated career. We work closely with our industry partners to ensure our courses reflect the skills they're looking for in graduates.
Key highlights
- Year of study at partner universities in the U.S., Canada, Australia or New Zealand
- Grounding in actuarial science, data science and risk management
- Curriculum continually updated to reflect evolving actuarial techniques
- Course content shaped with industry partners to match graduate skill needs
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAB — to include including Grade A; specific subjects required
- A-level: BBB — contextual offer; specific subjects required
- International Baccalaureate: 33 — overall including HL6 in Math
- International qualifications — Typical International Entry Requirements: A levels AAB including Grade A in A level Mathematics Where applicable Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies. International Baccalaureate 33 points overall including HL6 in Mathematics (Applicati
Careers this course leads to
- Actuary
- Actuarial analyst
- Risk analyst
- Risk manager
- Financial analyst
- Data scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £29,300 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 East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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