BSc Actuarial Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Accounting. Students undertake advanced training in financial computing and actuarial models.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 and including 6 in HL Mathematics, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Mathematics. BTEC: Applications considered when combined with A level Maths grade A
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 98%: 79 offers from 81 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 54%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 7%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- MATHEMATICAL IT SKILLS
- PROBABILITY
- LIFE INSURANCE MATHEMATICS I
- PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS 2
- FINANCIAL REPORTING AND FINANCE (NON-SPECIALIST)
- STATISTICS
- FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- NUMERICAL METHODS
- OPERATIONAL RESEARCH: LINEAR AND CONVEX METHODS
- METRIC SPACES AND CALCULUS
- STEM COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION
- BECOMING ENTREPRENEURIAL
- APPLIED PROBABILITY
- LIFE INSURANCE MATHEMATICS II
- STATISTICAL METHODS IN INSURANCE AND FINANCE
- STOCHASTIC MODELLING IN INSURANCE AND FINANCE
- ACTUARIAL MODELS
- FINANCIAL COMPUTING IN R
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Actuarial Mathematics at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Actuarial Mathematics at University of Liverpool 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 Mathematics at University of Liverpool?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Actuarial Mathematics at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Actuarial Mathematics at University of Liverpool?
98% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 79 offers from 81 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Actuarial Mathematics at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Actuarial Mathematics at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Actuarial Mathematics at University of Liverpool?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.