About the 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 BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science degree combines a programme of maths with key topics from economics, finance and actuarial science. You’ll investigate the applications of mathematics in a variety of contexts. 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 for maths students,use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package R. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2025	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2026	Southampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Southampton

GCE A-level Our standard offer is AAA including A in Mathematics OR, AAB including grade A in Mathematics + additional qualification: STEP/MAT/TMUA/EPQ (grade A)/full fourth A-level (grade B). We accept any of the three STEP papers.

　　International Baccalaureate 36 points, 18 at higher level, including 6 in higher level mathematics.

　　We normally ask for an overall IELTS score of 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Southampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking17th / 130

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