BSc Economics and Actuarial Science
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Actuarial Science, an economics and accounting and finance degree centred on the intersection of economic theory and risk assessment methods. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Policy Analysis. The course is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, providing eligibility for the maximum number of core principle exemptions available on any undergraduate programme. The first year covers foundational concepts through Economics with Data, Linear Algebra I, Mathematics for Economics, and Principles of Macroeconomics. The second year progresses with Econometric Theory, Econometrics with Big Data, Financial Mathematics, and Intermediate Macroeconomics. Optional modules in the final year allow specialisation in areas such as Actuarial Mathematics I, Computational Economics, and Survival Models, alongside independent study options like Dissertation: Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 points from Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation)
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What students say
Based on about 172 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 50%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Foundation course: 20%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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
- Economics Skills and Employability 1
- Economics with Data
- Economics with Experiments
- Linear Algebra I
- Mathematics for Economics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Modelling in Economics
- Statistics for Economics
- Foundations of Microeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON Dissertation: Prelim Info
- Econometric Theory
- Econometrics with Big Data
- Economics Skills and Employability 2
- Financial Mathematics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists
- Applied Econometrics
- Development Economics
- Dynamic Macroeconomics
- Games
- Industrial Economics
- Stochastic Processes
- Economics Skills and Employability 3
- Actuarial Mathematics I
- Actuarial Mathematics II
- Choice and Decision
- Computational Economics
- Dissertation: Literature Review
- Dissertation: Research Project
- Dissertation: Research Topics
- International Macroeconomics
- International Trade
- Labour Economics
- Mathematical Finance
- Principles of Finance
- Project/Dissertation
- Public Economics
- Statistical Methods in Insurance
- Survival Models
- Topics in Macroeconomics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Actuarial Science at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £39,500 after 3 years, £53,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,500 and £64,000. The £53,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Actuarial Science at University of Southampton 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 Economics and Actuarial Science at University of Southampton?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Actuarial Science at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Actuarial Science at University of Southampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Economics and Actuarial Science at University of Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Actuarial Science at University of Southampton?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.