Actuarial Science with Placement - MSc

University of Kent

Actuaries evaluate and manage financial risk. You'll be able to make financial sense of the future by applying advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to solve complex financial problems. This sets you up for success in a range of industries.Studying actuarial science on this conversion programme is a passport to a wide variety of careers in insurance companies, investments, pensions, health care and banking – not just in the UK, but throughout the world.Accreditation:Our MSc in Actuarial Science, MSc in Applied Actuarial Science and Integrated Master’s are all fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries they also provide a fast-track route to qualifying as an actuary, because students who achieve a high enough overall mark in these programmes can obtain exemptions from the professional examinations included within their studies.As one of the few universities to offer actuarial science in the UK, Kent’s programme is recognised for its strong mix of theoretical and practical expertise. The teaching staff include many actuaries drawn from professional practice, along with specialised research.Depending on the modules chosen, MSc in Actuarial Science students may be eligible to gain exemptions from subjects CB1, CB2, CM1, CM2, CS1 and CS2 of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.Professional recognitionProfessional accreditation by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science