MSc Actuarial Science

The MSc Actuarial Science course at the University of Essex is a full-time, one-year course that offers the chance for students to specialize in the mathematical, statistical, and financial considerations of risk. The course offers the essential tools and skills to build a successful career in actuarial science, either through academia or in sectors such as finance, insurance, pensions, and healthcare.Course Content: The course includes essential areas such as mathematics of portfolio theory, continuous time finance, life and pensions mathematics, and financial risk estimation and portfolio planning. Students are also given the chance to undertake a research project in an area of actuarial science.Key Modules: Key modules include Mathematics of Portfolio Theory, Continuous Time Finance, Life and Pensions Mathematics, Financial Risk Estimation and Portfolio Planning and Actuarial Research Project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Students who perform well in their exams can earn exemptions from some of the institute's professional exams, fast-tracking them to the actuarial profession.Future Careers: Successful completion of the course could lead to a career in various sectors including banking, insurance, actuarial work, investment analysis, benefits management, analytical roles in finance or market research, and pension scheme management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page. [MSc Actuarial Science](https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/PG01081/1/MSc-Actuarial-Science)