Actuarial Science, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
If you enjoy mathematics and want to apply your skills to real‑world business challenges, Swansea University’s BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science offers an excellent route into a highly respected profession. Actuaries are analytical business professionals who use advanced mathematical modelling and financial understanding to assess and manage future risks. In your first year, you will build a strong foundation in mathematics, business, and study skills, preparing you for success in the specialist mathematics and management modules that follow.
The programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), and graduates can achieve up to six professional exam exemptions, giving you a significant head start in your actuarial career. Your learning will be supported by experienced and internationally recognised business and mathematics specialists who bring extensive industry insight into the classroom. BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science is delivered as a partnership between the Department of Mathematics and the School of Management at Swansea University.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)
- Up to six professional actuarial exam exemptions available
- First year builds foundations in mathematics, business and study skills
- Specialist mathematics and management modules in later years
- Taught by internationally recognised specialists with extensive industry insight
- Delivered jointly by the Department of Mathematics and School of Management
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — to include to include Grade B
- BTEC: DDM — Grade B in A Level Maths
- Access to HE Diploma — UK Access: in Maths - minimum of 24 Distinctions (including all Maths modules) and 15 Merits at Level 3
- T-level: Distinction — and Grade B in A-Level Maths
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest scoring qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in Maths
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest scoring qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in Maths
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Maths
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee actuary
- Actuarial analyst
- Risk analyst
- Pensions analyst
- Insurance underwriter
- Investment analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,750 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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