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University of Strathclyde: Actuarial Science
| Institution | University of Strathclyde View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Science |
| Web | https://www.strath.ac.uk/ |
| science-masters@strath.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 548 3623 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc in Actuarial Science at Strathclyde has been developed to give students wishing to move into the actuarial profession a strong foundation in the statistical concepts, models and techniques used in actuarial calculations, their computer implementations, and the financial and economic contexts of these calculations.
The programme is an innovative cross-faculty alliance between the Strathclyde Business School and the Faculty of Science.
The course is designed so that students with a strong aptitude for mathematics and statistics, but who have not studied these topics in detail in their undergraduate degree, can gain the necessary skills to move into the financial industry. It's intended as a conversion course, teaching material in statistics, economics and finance, and does not currently include specialist actuarial mathematics content (which will be studied in the actuarial professional examinations).
It does produce graduates well equipped to apply for trainee actuary positions. Students reaching a sufficiently high level in core classes will be eligible for exemption from two of the professional examinations of the IFoA, namely CS1 and CB2.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in: engineering; science subjects (e.g. physics, chemistry or computing science); business subjects (e.g. business studies, accounting or economics) Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example: - A level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in: Calculus; Linear Algebra; Differential equations; Probability; Statistics You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in: engineering; science subjects (e.g. physics, chemistry or computing science); business subjects (e.g. business studies, accounting or economics) Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example: - A level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in: Calculus; Linear Algebra; Differential equations; Probability; Statistics You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Fees
| England | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 24850 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in: engineering; science subjects (e.g. physics, chemistry or computing science); business subjects (e.g. business studies, accounting or economics) Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example: - A level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in: Calculus; Linear Algebra; Differential equations; Probability; Statistics You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in: engineering; science subjects (e.g. physics, chemistry or computing science); business subjects (e.g. business studies, accounting or economics) Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example: - A level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in: Calculus; Linear Algebra; Differential equations; Probability; Statistics You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in: engineering; science subjects (e.g. physics, chemistry or computing science); business subjects (e.g. business studies, accounting or economics) Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example: - A level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in: Calculus; Linear Algebra; Differential equations; Probability; Statistics You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in: engineering; science subjects (e.g. physics, chemistry or computing science); business subjects (e.g. business studies, accounting or economics) Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. This MSc requires some prior mathematical knowledge for example: - A level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in: Calculus; Linear Algebra; Differential equations; Probability; Statistics You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
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Founded in 1796 as 'a place of useful learning', the University of Strathclyde has around 30,000 students from more than 140 nations. A leading international technological university, we are located in the heart of Glasgow - one of the UK’s largest cities.
We have been delivering academic excellence through world-class research and teaching, providing students with flexible, innovative learning in preparation for their chosen career path for more than 200 years.
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