MSc Actuarial Science

The MSc Actuarial Science course offered by Swansea University provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of actuarial science, a field that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risks in industries such as insurance and finance. This comprehensive course is designed to equip students with a robust understanding of the practices of the modern professional actuary in a global context.Course Content: The MSc Actuarial Science course at Swansea University offers a strong mathematical grounding and knowledge in multiple fields including economics, finance, probability and statistics, life insurance, general insurance, pensions, investments & asset modeling. The course delivers a fully online learning experience with access to lecture notes, coursework and forums for discussion amongst faculty and students. There is a possibility, subject to performance, to gain exemptions from the UK actuarial profession’s examinations.Key Modules: Some key modules offered in this course include Corporate Finance, Pensions and Insurance, Mathematical Theory of Contingent Claims, Risk Management in Insurance, Financial Mathematics, and Stochastic Processes.Accreditations: This course is fully certified by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), a body that promotes the study and development of the actuarial field.Future careers: Upon successful completion of this course, graduates can expect to work in various roles requiring strong analytical skills such as insurance actuaries, analyst roles in insurance and investment companies, pension professionals, risk managers, and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.