Heriot-Watt University

MSc Actuarial Science

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our MSc Actuarial Science provides you with a fast track into the profession by providing up to six exemptions from the exams you must pass to become a fully qualified actuary.

Key highlights

  • Fast track into the actuarial profession
  • Up to six exemptions from professional actuarial exams

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — or above

Scholarships

  • Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

    We are offering up to £525 from the access to learning funding to students to help cover costs. This could be to purchase a laptop, pay for WiFi access or travel expenses.

    Up to £525
  • International Merit Scholarship

    Award value: Varies by region

Careers this course leads to

  • Actuary
  • Actuarial analyst
  • Pensions actuary
  • Insurance actuary
  • Risk analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: UK: Full Time: £12,744; Part Time: £6,372 | International: International: Full Time: £24,952; Part Time: £12,476

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 Heriot-Watt University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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