Actuarial Science
University of YorkActuarial Science BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of York, based in York, taught full-time over 3 years. 77% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA.
A-Level Entry
AAA
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
77.28%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Successful actuaries use mathematical skill and business acumen to solve financial problems related to risk and uncertainty.
This degree combines the expertise of the School for Business and Society and the Department of Mathematics, giving you access to world-class academics at the cutting edge of research in their fields. You'll sharpen your mathematical skills and statistical reasoning, using advanced calculus, algebra, probability and statistics. In parallel you'll study economics, finance and accounting, developing your understanding of the wider context of actuarial work. On successfully completing this course, you will be a multi-faceted and highly employable graduate with the financial and business skills required to qualify as a professional actuary. This course is available as a four-year degree including a year in industry: Actuarial Science (with a year in industry) (BSc).
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- York
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance, Mathematics and statistics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £28,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ