BSc Actuarial Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Science, an undergraduate degree focused on the mathematical and statistical techniques used to manage financial risk and solve complex economic problems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, providing exemptions from professional examinations. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Principles of Probability and Statistics, Applications and Practice with R and Python, Linear Algebra, Business Economics, Financial Mathematics, and Calculus. The second year progresses to advanced methods, covering Predictive and Explanatory Modelling in Context, Optimisation for Data Analysis, Mathematical Statistics, Stage 2 Actuarial Practice, Actuarial Mathematics 1, and Corporate Finance and Financial Reporting. The final year focuses on complex applications and advanced techniques through compulsory study in Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Financial Economics and Derivatives, Actuarial Mathematics 2, Actuarial Risk Modelling, Stage 3 Actuarial Practice, and Statistical Modelling for Actuaries.
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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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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Actuarial Science (N323) at the University of Kent for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 73%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
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: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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 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 at University of Kent do next?
86% 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 University of Kent?
98% 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 University of Kent?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BSc Actuarial Science at University of Kent accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Actuarial Science at University of Kent?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.