Actuarial 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.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

The increasing accessibility of healthcare and changes to insurance regulation are driving high demand for actuaries and, once qualified, actuaries are able to work anywhere in the world. graduates of this course wishing to pursue a career as an actuary will typically work at an insurance company or at a consultancy. most graduates enter the profession by joining a company as an actuarial trainee or risk analyst at the same time as studying for professional exams. most trainees begin their careers in the financial services industry, particularly in the traditional employment areas of insurance and pensions.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Strathclyde has partnerships with the following companies: