
Mathematics with Actuarial Science (BSc)
University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton
Course overview
Actuaries are the world’s financial architects and engineers. Their expertise is vital to the management of pension funds, general insurance companies and investment by financial institutions. On this course you’ll learn how to tackle the uncertainties of future events using mathematics, probability and statistics to create models and simulations.
This degree will provide you with the technical skills needed for a career as an actuary. The BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science degree combines a programme of maths with key topics from economics, finance and actuarial science. You’ll investigate the applications of mathematics in a variety of contexts.
As part of this course you’ll: develop analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside expertise in the statistical analysis of risk specialise in statistics and actuarial science use our student centre, a dedicated learning and social space for maths students use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics
Key highlights
- Combines mathematics with economics, finance and actuarial science topics
- Builds technical skills needed for a career as an actuary
- Uses probability and statistics to model and simulate future uncertainties
- Develops expertise in the statistical analysis of risk
- Hands-on use of mathematical and computational packages such as Python
- Dedicated student centre for maths students to learn and socialise
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAA — AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) If a STEP paper is taken alongside three A-levels then the offer will be AAB including Mathematics (grade A).
- A-level: AAB — to include including Mathematics (grade A) and grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
- A-level: AA — to include including Mathematics; combined with BTEC
- BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels
Scholarships
Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Engineering Global Talent Scholarship
Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.
Up to £2,000Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship
Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.
Up to £10,000Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship
If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.
Up to £5,000Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship
The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Actuary
- Actuarial analyst
- Pensions consultant
- Insurance risk analyst
- Investment analyst
- Statistician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £25,500 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 Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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