Queen's University Belfast

Actuarial Science MSc

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Do you want to turn your quantitative talent into a rewarding and lucrative actuarial career at one of the UK’s top Business Schools? Do you have a strong quantitative background and a passion for solving real-world business challenges? Actuaries are in high demand, enjoying one of the most respected and well-paid careers in insurance, pensions, finance and consultancy.

With a 300+ year history of tackling complex business and societal problems, the actuarial profession offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact while advancing your career. Fast-Track Your Future with Our MSc in Actuarial Science. Our MSc in Actuarial Science is a professional, conversion-focused programme designed to equip ambitious individuals with the skills, knowledge, and network to launch a successful actuarial career.

Delivered by Queen’s Business School at Queen’s University Belfast, a prestigious Russell Group institution, this programme offers up to six exemptions from the professional exams required to qualify as an actuary through the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). If you're a recent graduate with a strong foundation in a quantitative discipline ready to pivot into a high-impact role, this employer-focused MSc is your gateway to a dynamic and rewarding career.

Key highlights

  • Up to six exemptions from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries exams
  • Conversion programme for graduates from quantitative disciplines
  • Professional, employer-focused curriculum aimed at launching actuarial careers
  • Builds skills, knowledge and network for insurance, pensions and consultancy

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above; 55%

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee actuary
  • Actuarial analyst
  • Pensions actuary
  • Insurance actuary
  • Actuarial consultant
  • Risk analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £8,950 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB) | International: £26,500

Admission

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