BSc Actuarial Science

The BSc Actuarial Science course at the University of Essex is a three-year program designed to equip students with the necessary quantitative skills for decision making in the business world. This demanding course combines modules in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance, alongside the essential actuarial skills.Course Content: The BSc Actuarial Science course combines mathematics, statistics, finance and economics to provide students with a broad range of knowledge and skills. Students also develop their computing skills.Key Modules: Among the included modules are Financial Mathematics, Probabilistic Modelling, Financial Economics, Stochastic Processes in Finance and Insurance, and Risk Theory.Accreditations: The BSc Actuarial Science program is professionally accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). As such, students may be able to gain exemptions from professional examinations of the IFoA, depending on their performance.Future Careers: Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a career in actuarial science or related quantitative fields. They might pursue roles in fields such as insurance and pensions, investment and portfolio management, and risk management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.