BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry, an undergraduate degree centred on the mathematical, statistical, and economic principles used to evaluate and manage financial risks. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year course includes a compulsory professional placement year. The first year covers foundational topics through Linear Algebra, Calculus, Business Economics, and Financial Mathematics. In the second year, studies progress to Mathematical Statistics, Optimisation for Data Analysis, Actuarial Mathematics 1, and Corporate Finance and Financial Reporting. The final year focuses on advanced concepts through Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Financial Economics and Derivatives, Actuarial Mathematics 2, and Actuarial Risk Modelling.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths at A but excluding Use of Maths. If taking both A level Mathematics and A level Further Mathematics: ABB including Maths at A and Further Maths at B but excluding Use of Maths. IB: 34 points in the IB Diploma or 136 UCAS tariff points, including HL Mathematics/Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 6.
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What students say
Based on about 95 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 50%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 25%
- London: 45%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Probability and Statistics
- Applications and Practice with R and Python
- Linear Algebra
- Business Economics
- Financial Mathematics
- Calculus
- Predictive and Explanatory Modelling in Context
- Optimisation for Data Analysis
- Mathematical Statistics
- Stage 2 Actuarial Practice
- Actuarial Mathematics 1
- Corporate Finance and Financial Reporting
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Financial Economics and Derivatives
- Actuarial Mathematics 2
- Actuarial Risk Modelling
- Stage 3 Actuarial Practice
- Statistical Modelling for Actuaries
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £53,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £70,500. The £53,500 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Statistics.
What do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?
88% 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 with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.