Mathematics with Actuarial Science

University of Southampton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinanceMathematics and statistics

A-Level Entry

AAA

Avg. Graduate Salary

£32,000

About this course

"Actuaries are the world’s financial architects and engineers. Their expertise is vital to the management of pension funds, general insurance companies and investment by financial institutions. On this course you’ll learn how to tackle the uncertainties of future events using mathematics, probability and statistics to create models and simulations. This degree will provide you with the technical skills needed for a career as an actuary.

The course combines a programme of mathematics with key topics from economics, finance and actuarial science. You’ll investigate the applications of mathematics in a variety of contexts and use mathematical and statistical models.

As part of this course you’ll:

  • Develop analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside expertise in the statistical analysis of risk

  • Specialise in statistics and actuarial science

  • Use our student centre, a dedicated learning and social space, exclusively for maths students

  • Use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package R

    You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops by leading researchers in statistical modelling and experts in actuarial and financial mathematics.

    This degree is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). You'll be eligible for multiple exemptions from the core principles - please see course page for more details.

    Upon graduation you’ll be well equipped to begin an actuarial career with advanced professional standing, or to follow many other careers that require high-level quantitative skills, including those within the wider financial services industry."""

    • 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
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    4124 Finance officers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants

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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
    Southampton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance, Mathematics and statistics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £32,000

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    University of Southampton

    Southampton

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