BSc in Mathematics with Actuarial Science (Full Time) BSc in Mathematics with Actuarial Science (Full Time) Queen Mary, University of London ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1563862679Queen-Mary1.jpg
Queen Mary, University of London
Course Description
Actuaries are problem-solvers who can think strategically, drawing on their mathematical skills to measure the probability and risk of future events. This profession offers a satisfying and financially rewarding career path across areas such as general insurance, life insurance, pensions and investment.
Taught in conjunction with the School of Business and Management, this degree programme combines core mathematics with specialist modules in probability, statistics, actuarial and financial mathematics, and business economics. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from qualified actuaries with many years of industry experience.
Alongside your academic studies you’ll follow a professional development programme, gaining relevant skills and industry knowledge in preparation for a successful career.
Course Content
You can complete your Mathematics with Actuarial Science degree in three or four years. If you choose to do a professional placement or year abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.
YEAR 1
- Actuarial Professional Development I
- Calculus I and II
- Computing and Data Analysis with Excel
- Economics for Business Management
- Essential Mathematical Skills
- Introduction to Probability
- Numbers, Sets and Functions
- Probability and Statistics I
- Vectors and Matrices
YEAR 2
Compulsory
- Actuarial Mathematics I and II
- Actuarial Professional Development II
- Applied Linear Algebra
- Corporate Financial Reporting
- Probability and Statistics II
- Statistical Modelling I
- Statistics for Insurance
Choose one from
- A QMUL Model module offered by another School
- Introduction to Computer Programming
YEAR 3
Compulsory
- Corporate Financial Management
- Financial Mathematics I, II and III
- Random Processes
- Survival Models
- Time Series
Choose one from
- Actuarial Project
- Bayesian Statistics
- Statistical Theory
Course Intakes
Location | Start Date | Fees | Duration | ||
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Classroom Mile End Road Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, UK |
September, 2025
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UK/EU: |
4 years, Full Time |
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Entry Requirements
A-Level :- Grades AAA - AAB at A-Level. This must include grade A or above in A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies.
IB :- International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 - 34 points overall, including 6,6,6 - 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level.
BTEC :- See our detailed subject and grade requirements.
Access HE :- We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics or Mathematics based discipline. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. Please note, the minimum academic requirement for G102, G1G3 and GN1H will be slightly higher.
GCSE :- Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4.
Contextualised admissions :- We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages.
Assessment Methods
Most of your modules will be assessed by an examination worth at least 90 per cent of the year’s study, with the remainder covered by coursework and tests.
Management modules are assessed using a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.
Additional Information
Degree :- BSc (Hons)
Duration :- 4 years
Start :- September 2019
UK/EU fees :- £9,250
International fees :- £17,250
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