A levels, AAA including Mathematics
BTEC National Extended Diploma, DDD plus A in A Level Mathematics
Cambridge Pre-U, D3, D3, D3 including Mathematics
European Baccalaureate, 85% average, including 85% in Mathematics
International Baccalaureate, 36 points including Higher Level 6 in Maths
International foundation programme, Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.
Other international qualifications, Equivalent qualifications from your country
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS (Academic and Indicator), 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component
Duolingo, 110 overall, with a minimum of 100 in each component
GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language), Grade C
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT, B2 Communicator High Pass with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component
TOEFL, 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all components
Successful actuaries use mathematical skill and business acumen to solve financial problems related to risk and uncertainty.
This degree combines the expertise of the York Management School and the Department of Mathematics, giving you access to world-class academics at the cutting edge of research in their fields.
You'll sharpen your mathematical skills and statistical reasoning, using advanced calculus, algebra, probability and statistics. In parallel you'll study economics, finance and accounting, developing your understanding of the wider context of actuarial work.
On successfully completing this course, you will be a multi-faceted and highly employable graduate with the financial and business skills required to qualify as a professional actuary.
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Year 1
Year 1 covers skills and knowledge which you'll use and build on throughout your degree. You'll learn about some key financial and economic concepts and develop your core mathematical skills.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Financial Accounting
Mathematics for the Sciences I
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Mathematics for the Sciences II
Business Economics
Finance Fundamentals
Management Accounting
Academic integrity module
In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.
Year 2
In your second year you'll continue to develop your mathematical skills in probability and statistics. We'll introduce you to some key actuarial concepts and a variety of actuarial modelling techniques.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Corporate Finance
Introduction to Actuarial Science
Actuarial Modelling
Portfolio and Investment Theory
Probability and Statistics
Leadership and Strategy
Year 3
In your final year you'll learn advanced methods of statistical analysis and explore more sophisticated mathematical approaches to modeling financial and actuarial processes.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Mathematical Finance I
Stochastic Processes
Generalised Linear Models
Decision Theory
Further Statistics for Actuarial Science
Mathematical Finance for Actuarial Science
Contingencies I
Contingencies II
Time Series
Option modules
Option module examples may include:
Corporate Governance and Accountability in the International Economy
Company Law
Cyber Security for Managers
Behavioural Finance
Real Options Valuation
Actuarial science graduates work in a wide range of roles related to finance, investment, risk, pensions and insurance. Many progress to actuarial trainee positions at firms such as Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, EY, RSA, MS Amlin, Deloitte and PwC.
Critical thinking and analysis
Problem solving
Numeracy and data analysis
Mathematical reasoning
Time management
Communication, presentation and reporting to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
