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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Actuarial Science

University of Kent
Canterbury, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,300Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the PhD Actuarial Science at University of Kent. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Actuarial Science offers the opportunity to begin or consolidate your research career under the guidance of internationally renowned researchers and professionals in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (SMSAS). This research programme, which can be taken three to four years full-time or five to six years part-time, offers the opportunity to work in highly topical areas such financial modelling and estimation, quantification of diversification benefits, quantifying financial risks, and derivatives pricing. Applications for PhD research in these and other ar... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 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

Advanced Financial Modelling and Estimation
Quantitative Risk Management
Derivatives Pricing and Valuation
Research Methods in Actuarial Science
Stochastic Processes and Applications
Portfolio Diversification and Asset Allocation
Advanced Life Contingencies and Longevity Risk
Doctoral Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,900

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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