BSc Actuarial Science
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Actuarial Science, combining accounting and finance with mathematical modelling, probability, and risk quantification. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The programme covers material for professional exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries across multiple subjects. An optional placement year is available between the second and final stages of study.
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Entry requirements
A level: A (Maths) AA Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language or English Literature. IB: 35 points overall, with minimum 6 in Higher Level Maths and either Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 51 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 41%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 16%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 70%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Foundation course: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Actuarial Science
- Microeconomics for Actuarial Science
- Macroeconomics for Actuarial Science
- Probability and Statistics 1 with R
- Introduction to VBA and Career Planning
- Financial and Investment Mathematics with Excel
- Calculus and Linear Algebra (Mathematics 2)
- Contingencies
- Probability and Statistics 2
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Mathematical Statistics
- Stochastic Models
- Financial Economics
- Corporate Risk Management
- Decision Analysis
- Derivatives, Trading & Hedging
- Risk Analysis and Modelling
- Financial Reporting
- Python, R and Data Structures
- Python, R and Databases
- Financial Econometrics
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Microplacement*
- Advanced Contingencies
- Statistical Modelling
- Time Series and Machine Learning [CS2d]
- Survival Models
- Probabilistic Modelling
- Final Year Project
- Advanced Financial Economics
- Extreme Event Statistics
- Operational Research
- Investment
- General Insurance
- Pension and Other Benefits
- Fixed Income Portfolio Management
- Asset-Liability Management
- Real Estate Finance and Funding
- Advanced Econometrics and Forecasting
- Statistical Reasoning, Communication & Ethics
- Game Theory
- Advanced Management Practice
- Financial Technology
- Technical Analysis
- Integrated Professional Training
- Summer Internship
- Data Visualisation
- Volunteering and Career Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £55,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £44,000 and £73,500. The £55,000 median after five years is £19,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is A at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is BSc Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.