BSc Finance with Actuarial Science
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance, combining financial mathematics with actuarial science. Core topics include statistics, mathematical modelling, and accounting. The programme covers material aligned with five Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) professional examinations: CS1, CS2, CM1, CB1, and CB2. Practical sessions also introduce statistical software including Minitab, Excel, and R.
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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 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 430 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- Foundation course: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- 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
- Introduction to Actuarial Methods and Career Planning
- Mathematics for Actuarial Science
- Probability and Statistics 1
- Finance and Investment Mathematics
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Excel and Statistical Packages
- Calculus and Linear Algebra (Mathematics 2)
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Stochastic Modelling
- Derivatives, Trading and Hedging
- Financial Markets
- Fixed Income Portfolio Management
- Financial Engineering
- Asset-Liability Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance with 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 Finance with 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 Finance with Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance with 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 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Finance with Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Finance with 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 Finance with Actuarial Science at City St George's, University of London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.