University of Southampton

Economics and Actuarial Science (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

This is the only degree in the UK to combine economics and actuarial science. Actuarial science uses mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk and uncertainty. Actuaries are essential in industries such as insurance and finance.

You'll learn to use the Bloomberg trading terminals in your first year, and study with students on the related Mathematics and Actuarial Science degree. Your A level results will determine which core or compulsory modules you'll need to take. You'll study core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods.

Optional modules will let you shape your studies around your interests or career plans. These include international trade, survival models or public economics. You can also choose modules from outside the Economics and Mathematics departments.

You'll study in lectures and small classes. Our facilities include the behavioural economics laboratory and the Financial Laboratory (FinLab). This is a realistic trading room environment

Key highlights

  • Only UK degree combining economics with actuarial science
  • Learn to use Bloomberg trading terminals in first year
  • Core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods
  • Optional modules include international trade, survival models and public economics
  • Facilities include behavioural economics laboratory and realistic FinLab trading room
  • Study alongside Mathematics and Actuarial Science students

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — to include including Mathematics
  • A-level: AAB — to include including grade A in Mathematics plus grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • A-level: AA — to include including Mathematics DD; combined with BTEC
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC Extended or National Extended Diploma; you will also need an additional; BTEC Extended or National Extended Diploma; without the additional

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 £2,000
  • Geography 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 £10,000
  • Southampton 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 £5,000
  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton 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

  • Actuarial analyst
  • Trainee actuary
  • Economist
  • Risk analyst
  • Insurance underwriter
  • Financial analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £25,500 per year

Admission

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