Actuarial Science and Mathematics (3 years) [BSc]

Selected entry requirements

English language: All entrants must have a recognised English language qualification, such as GCSE English Language at grade C or better, IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 (including a Writing score of at least 6.0 and no other component less than 5.5) or an equivalent qualification. A level: We typically accept the following results at GCE A-level:

A* (Mathematics) plus BB including Further Mathematics A (Mathematics) plus AB including Further Mathematics A* (Mathematics) plus AB A (Mathematics, including aa in modules C3 and C4) plus AA A* (Mathematics) plus A in Further Mathematics AS-level plus BB A (Mathematics, including grades ab in either order in modules C3 and C4) plus A in Further Mathematics AS-level plus AB

We do not accept General Studies A-level Duration of A level study: If you either sat your examinations early or followed an accelerated curriculum and spent three years studying A-levels where the examinations were taken over two years, your application will be considered against the standard selection process of your chosen course.If you have studied an advanced curriculum where the examinations are spread over three years, consideration for an offer will be at the discretion of the admissions tutor. Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. As detailed above, unit grades form part of the offer conditions for this degree programme. GCSE: Minimum grade C in English Language. Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University. International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall including 18 points at Higher level. Higher level points must include 6 in Mathematics.

Course description
The BSc in Actuarial Science and Mathematics is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The course gives a firm foundation in Mathematics, together with specialist course units in Actuarial Science whilst giving you the opportunity to develop team working, communication and leadership skills. The mathematical skills involved include most of the topics taught to students on the first year of the specialist mathematics degree i.e. covering aspects of pure and applied mathematics and statistics as well as some more general mathematics. As the course progresses, the statistical topics are explored in more detail. Courses in all areas of mathematics are used as a basis for some of the actuarial units. Although the mathematics topics are more prevalent in the early years of the programme, there are opportunities to select from a wide range of mathematics options in the final year. The actuarial topics start off with Economics, followed by Finance, and then consider the various actuarial models and contingencies used in the profession. Supporting skills include options in leadership, enterprise and sustainable energy. These can be taken as options with alternatives including a wide range of mathematics units.