Course summary

Actuarial science is used to build analytical solutions to solve the financial problems that businesses have. Like all disciplines, actuarial science is constantly adapting to meet the needs of the ever-changing world. New techniques are being developed and replacing the old. At UEA we recognise this and ensure that the BSc in Actuarial Science continues to evolve so to ensure it is the amongst the best actuarial science programmes in the world. Our actuarial science degrees provide an excellent grounding in actuarial science, data science, and risk management, giving you the chance to accelerate your journey to becoming a financial professional or an actuary or in alternative fields related to managing risk. We have the brightest students studying actuarial science and data science at the UEA. You will be equipped to play a crucial role in a large range of companies from around the world. If you are ambitious, these skills will be the first step to a successful, secure, and well-remunerated career. We listen closely to our industrial partners to ensure that our courses include the skills that they are looking for in graduates. We are positioned within the School of Computing Science that ensures that our BSc in Actuarial Science will teach you the key aspects of actuarial science and additionally uniquely develops the highly desirable skills in computing and data science. Students also can develop expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and coding in Python. The course focuses on developing the multi-disciplinarily skills that combine to create actuarial science. You will become skilled in statistics, actuarial mathematics, financial mathematics, financial economics, and corporate finance. There is also the opportunity to choose options in computer science so to develop your expertise in this area too. These skills are needed in many highly rewarding professions, including becoming a fully qualified actuary. About This Course By adding a year abroad to your programme, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your skillset further by taking additional modules at a partner university. A year abroad will also develop your personal skills and make you stand out to potential employers in the competitive graduate recruitment marketplace.  All our actuarial science courses are fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Performing well in your studies can lead to being granted up to six exemptions from the IFoA professional examinations. The subject-specific exemptions are CM1, CM2, CS1, CS2, CB1, and CB2. This is very important for those who wish to qualify as an actuary. Many of our graduates use the knowledge and skills they learn to support their careers through study with other professional bodies such as the Chartered Insurance Institute or the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. We combine the learning of actuarial skills, techniques, and models along with the building of your professional skills. On top of the subject-specific training, the BSc gives you the unique opportunity to conduct an industrially focused project, attend guest lectures from industry professionals, and develop the key skills to ultimately secure a graduate position. A particular highlight are the two modules focused on employability that involve significant input from Aviva, the global insurer. The year abroad will provide you with an opportunity to enhance and expand both your academic and interpersonal skills. It will allow you to create a truly bespoke programme based on your own interests.  Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk