BSc Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year)
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year), a mathematics and statistics degree centered on quantitative analysis and financial theory. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. Students undertake an industry placement year during the third year of the degree program. The first year covers foundational concepts through Elementary Statistical Theory, Mathematical Methods, Microeconomics I, and Macroeconomics I. The second year progresses to Probability and Distribution Theory, Statistical Inference, and Further Mathematical Methods (Calculus). The final year includes advanced study in Stochastic Processes and Actuarial Mathematics (Life), alongside further options. Students also have the opportunity to secure professional exam exemptions.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics IB Diploma: 39 points overall, including 766 in higher level subjects, with 7 in "Mathematics: analysis and approaches"
What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 5%
- 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 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- 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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Elementary Statistical Theory
- Mathematical Methods
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- The LSE Course
- Options to the value of one unit
- Probability and Distribution Theory
- Statistical Inference
- Further Mathematical Methods (Calculus)
- Further Mathematical Methods (Linear Algebra)
- Mathematics for Finance and Investment
- Survival Models
- Options to the value of one unit
- Placement Year
- Stochastic Processes
- Actuarial Mathematics (Life)
- Options to the value of three units
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £57,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,000 and £75,500. The £57,000 median after five years is £17,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) at London School of Economics and Political Science 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 (with a Placement Year) at London School of Economics and Political Science?
92% 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 Placement Year) at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 181 UCAS points.
Is BSc Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) at London School of Economics and Political Science accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) at London School of Economics and Political Science?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.