Actuarial Science
University of KentCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science at University of Kent. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Actuarial Science Actuaries evaluate and manage financial risks, particularly in the financial services industry. Our specialist courses are taught by professionally qualified actuaries and internationally renowned statisticians to make sure you're fully prepared for your career. Accreditation We're fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £33,929 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £41,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - ABC including Mathematics at grade A. Use of Maths A level is not accepted as a required subject. Or if taking both A-level Mathematics and A-level Further Mathematics then the offer is: ABB including Mathematics at grade A and Further Mathematics at grade B. Use of Maths A level is not accepted as a required subject. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 - 30 points 34 points in the IB Diploma or 136 UCAS tariff points, including Maths OR Maths: Analysis and Approaches at HL6 |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Home Student Fee
£33,929
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Kent
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £41,500 | £52,000 |
| 5 years | £35,000 | £53,500 | £70,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £12,000 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: CAH17-01-07). 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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