Actuarial Science with a year in industry

University of York
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time with year in industry 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinanceMathematics and statistics

A-Level Entry

AAA

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

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 of Business & 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. Spending a year in industry offers an opportunity to put theory into practice while gaining valuable experience. 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 three-year degree, without a year in industry: Actuarial Science (BSc).

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA
BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
1131 Financial managers and directors
4124 Finance officers
3533 Financial and accounting technicians
2421 Chartered and certified accountants

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time with year in industry
Duration
4 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