Actuarial Science

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the MSc Actuarial Science at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Actuarial Science provides you with a fast track into the profession by providing up to six exemptions from the exams you must pass to become a fully qualified actuary. As an actuary, you are an expert in risk management. Most actuaries work in areas like life insurance, pensions, investments, banking and more. International tuition fees are £24,952 per year, home/UK fees are £6,372 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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