MSci Actuarial Science and Data Science
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What students say
Based on about 86 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 20%
- London: 60%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 72%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This programme is accredited to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Actuarial Science and Data Science at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £64,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MSci Actuarial Science and Data Science at University of Essex do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Actuarial Science and Data Science at University of Essex?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MSci Actuarial Science and Data Science at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is MSci Actuarial Science and Data Science at University of Essex accredited?
Yes. This programme is accredited to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
How many students continue on MSci Actuarial Science and Data Science at University of Essex?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.