
Actuarial Science with a Year Abroad
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc Actuarial Science with a Year Abroad at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you enjoy mathematics and want to apply your knowledge to solve real-world business problems, then the Actuarial Science with a Year Abroad programme at Swansea University is an excellent route to meet your goals. An actuary is a highly trained and influential business professional who uses advanced mathematical modelling and business understanding to analyse future risks. Through this three-year BSc degree you will learn the deep mathematics involved in analysing risk along with a wide variety of practical business applications relevant to the actuarial profession. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB - BBC To include a grade B in Mathematics |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points To include 6 in HL Maths and 4 in HL English |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £32,500 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £32,500 | £42,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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