BSc Actuarial Science
City St George's, University of London
Entry requirements
A level: A (Maths) AA Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language or English Literature. IB: 35 points overall, with minimum 6 in Higher Level Maths and either Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English.
About this course
BSc in Actuarial Science, combining accounting and finance with mathematical modelling, probability, and risk quantification. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The programme covers material for professional exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries across multiple subjects. An optional placement year is available between the second and final stages of study.
Modules
- Mathematics for Actuarial Science
- Microeconomics for Actuarial Science
- Macroeconomics for Actuarial Science
- Probability and Statistics 1 with R
- Introduction to VBA and Career Planning
- Financial and Investment Mathematics with Excel
- Calculus and Linear Algebra (Mathematics 2)
- Contingencies
- Probability and Statistics 2
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Mathematical Statistics
- Stochastic Models
- Financial Economics
- Corporate Risk Management
- Decision Analysis
- Derivatives, Trading & Hedging
- Risk Analysis and Modelling
- Financial Reporting
- Python, R and Data Structures
- Python, R and Databases
- Financial Econometrics
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Microplacement*
- Advanced Contingencies
- Statistical Modelling
- Time Series and Machine Learning [CS2d]
- Survival Models
- Probabilistic Modelling
- Final Year Project
- Advanced Financial Economics
- Extreme Event Statistics
- Operational Research
- Investment
- General Insurance
- Pension and Other Benefits
- Fixed Income Portfolio Management
- Asset-Liability Management
- Real Estate Finance and Funding
- Advanced Econometrics and Forecasting
- Statistical Reasoning, Communication & Ethics
- Game Theory
- Advanced Management Practice
- Financial Technology
- Technical Analysis
- Integrated Professional Training
- Summer Internship
- Data Visualisation
- Volunteering and Career Development