Actuarial Science
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Entry requirements
The programme is primarily intended for graduates with a strong mathematical background. Our normal minimum entry requirement is the equivalent of a UK 2.1 degree in mathematics, statistics or a related discipline with a high mathematics or statistics content.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our masters in Actuarial Science is designed as the starting point to a career as an actuary – preparing you for a leading role managing risk in financial institutions worldwide. Many of our staff are qualified actuaries, meaning you’ll be able to benefit from their extensive business knowledge and research expertise.
The course offers hands-on experience solving real-life financial problems through interactive lectures, tutorials and practical coursework. What’s more, our close links to industry means you’ll have the chance of a summer placement within Edinburgh's financial sector.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time18-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- macspgenquiries@hw.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44(0) 131 451 8444