BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management
About this course
BSc in Actuarial Science and Risk Management, a finance degree focused on mathematical and statistical techniques applied to insurance, pensions, and financial risk. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a compulsory placement year, and students may gain up to six exemptions from initial professional examinations through an accreditation agreement with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The first year covers foundational concepts through Financial Reporting and Analysis, Actuarial Mathematics 1, Introduction to Probability & Statistics, and Introduction to Statistical and Operational Research Methods. The second year progresses to advanced methods via Investment Analysis, Principles of Actuarial Modelling, Actuarial Mathematics 2, and Enterprise Risk Management. The third year consists of a compulsory placement year. The final year deepens expertise through Equity Research, Financial Engineering, Actuarial Modelling, Stochastic Processes for Finance, and Actuarial Econometrics and Data Science.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics OR AAA + A (AS) including A-level Mathematics IB: 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Mathematics.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management (N323) at Queen's University Belfast for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 75%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Actuarial Mathematics 1
- Introduction to Probability & Statistics
- Introduction to Statistical and Operational Research Methods
- Foundations of Economics 1
- Foundations of Economics 2
- Employability Preparation Module
- Investment Analysis
- Principles of Actuarial Modelling
- Actuarial methods in General Insurance
- Actuarial Mathematics 2
- Employability Module
- Excel Analysis
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Employability Module
- Equity Research
- Financial Engineering
- Actuarial Modelling
- Stochastic Processes for Finance
- Actuarial Applications
- Actuarial Econometrics and Data Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £33,000. The £29,500 median after fifteen months is £500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Queen's University Belfast do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Queen's University Belfast?
95% 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 and Risk Management at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
Is BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Queen's University Belfast?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.