Applied Actuarial Science (Integrated Master's)

Entry requirements

A first or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics or Physics. Other subjects with a high mathematical content will be considered. Applicnts holding a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject PLUS A Level Maths at A (or international equivalent) OR a pass in the CS1 or CM1 IFoA exams will also be considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Qualifying as an actuary is a passport to a wide variety of careers in insurance companies, investments, pensions, health care and banking – not just in the UK, but throughout the world.

Accreditation

Our Integrated Master’s programme is fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. It is equivalent to the conversion MSc in Actuarial Science followed by the one-year MSc in Applied Actuarial Science.

The Integrated Master’s in Applied Actuarial Science programme provides a fast-track route to qualifying as an actuary.

Students who achieve a high enough overall mark in this programme can obtain exemptions from professional examinations. Specifically, in the first year of the programme, depending on the modules chosen, students may be eligible to gain exemptions from subjects CB1, CB2, CM1, CM2, CS1 and CS2 of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. In the final year of the programme, depending on the modules chosen, students are eligible to gain exemptions from subjects CP1, CP2, CP3, SP2, SP5, SP7, SP8 and SP9 of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

As one of the few universities to offer actuarial science in the UK, Kent’s programme is recognised for its strong mix of theoretical and practical expertise. The teaching staff include many actuaries drawn from professional practice, along with specialised researchers.

Fees and funding

Please see our funding pages for most current information.