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University of Southampton: Actuarial Science
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Mathematical Sciences View department profile |
| Web | https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering |
| AdmissionsPGT.SS@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms.
Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and 13th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (The Complete University Guide 2026).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms.
Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and 13th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (The Complete University Guide 2026).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms.
Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and Top 10 in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms.
Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and Top 10 in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms. Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms. Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms.
Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and 13th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (The Complete University Guide 2026).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms.
Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and 13th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (The Complete University Guide 2026).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms.
Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and Top 10 in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms.
Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and Top 10 in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms. Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Actuaries are highly skilled quantitative professionals, primarily concerned with the identification, quantification, analysis, and management of various types of risk, particularly those with long-term financial consequences. Their expertise is essential to the proper management of life, general, and health insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms. Their skills are very highly regarded and valued throughout the financial services industry, and the opportunities to practise worldwide are strong and growing.
This programme provides an intensive, professional-level, specialist education in actuarial science. Students performing well in the instructional component (PG Dip) can gain exemptions from professional examinations of the internationally recognised Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Following the instructional component, you can progress to the MSc by successfully completing a three-month supervised project and dissertation/ report component.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton includes Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, and the Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics, incorporating the Optoelectronics Research Centre.
We are proud to be part of the University of Southampton, a leading research-intensive Russell Group university in the top 80 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2022) and in the top 15 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2022).
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