BSc (Hons.) Actuarial Science

The Actuarial Science course offered by the University of Kent gives you the necessary knowledge and skills needed in the actuarial profession. Combining mathematics, statistics, probability, economics, and finance, this course is a stepping stone towards becoming an actuary, one of the top-rated professions in terms of income and job satisfaction.Course Content: The course focuses on developing key skills in mathematics, probability and statistics, economics, accounting and finance. In order to apply these skills to actuarial problems, students learn to use narrative, financial and statistical techniques to extract information from different types of data. Additionally, the course allows for the choice of optional modules to expand and enrich knowledge in the field. Key Modules: The course includes compulsory modules such as Financial Mathematics, Statistical Techniques, Mathematics, Business Skills and Actuarial Mathematics. It also offers a choice of optional modules including Mathematical Methods, Introduction to Marketing, Computer Programming, Introduction to Ethics and Microeconomic Principles among others.Accreditations: The Actuarial Science degree at the University of Kent is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). This accreditation gives students an advantage by providing exemptions from some of the professional examinations required to become a qualified actuary.Future Careers: Graduates can look forward to a rewarding career in various fields. The top career destination for graduates from this course is as an Actuary. Other roles include Risk Analyst, Financial Manager, Investment Analyst and Statistician.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.