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.

Applicants 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.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

If you want the most direct route through Kent’s actuarial programme - and the chance to secure the highest number of IFoA exemptions - this is the course built for you.

The MSc Applied Actuarial Science (Integrated Master’s) is a 24-month, full-time course that combines the learning of Kent’s M1 (MSc Actuarial Science) and M2 (MSc Applied Actuarial Science) stages into one connected journey. You’ll develop a strong foundation in core technical knowledge, then move into advanced professional skills and specialist actuarial practice.

It’s designed to help you progress faster towards actuarial qualification, with eligibility for exemptions across Core Principles, Core Practices and Specialist Principles (subject to performance).

You’ll also build practical capability with industry-relevant tools such as Excel, R and PROPHET, and learn in a diverse cohort that helps you belong and thrive.

We offer a variety of pathways to becoming an actuary. And we want to help you choose the right path:

• If you’re new to actuarial science but have a strong maths background start with MSc Actuarial Science (we call this the “M1” stage) for a confident career switch.
• If you have already studied actuarial science as a BSc, a Postgraduate Diploma or already completed the M1 (MSc in Actuarial Science) course, the MSc in Applied Actuarial Science is likely for you (we call this the “M2” stage).
• If you want to study both options and have the chance to complete 11 of the 13 principles required to qualify as an actuary, then this Integrated Master’s (M1 then M2) is for you. This is popular with international students for a single visa journey, with the option to opt out after Year 1 and still graduate with MSc Actuarial Science.

Not sure which is right for you? Email AskAnActuary@kent.ac.uk and we can advise.

Information for international students

Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Please note that international fee-paying students cannot undertake a part-time programme due to visa restrictions.

English language entry requirements

The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level.

For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages.

Need help with English?

Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.

Fees and funding

For further information about funding, including scholarships, please visit our funding web pages.