BSc Actuarial Science,
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance, focused on actuarial science applications. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), with graduates eligible for up to six professional exam exemptions. It is delivered jointly by the Department of Mathematics and the School of Management.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBC to include Grade B in A Level Maths IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Maths
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What students say
Based on about 114 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 23%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 360 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 12%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 50%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- The Economy and Society
- Financial Markets and Systems
- Analysis 1
- Dadansoddi 1
- Foundations of Algebra
- Sylfeini Algebra
- Analysis 2
- Dadansoddi 2
- Vector Spaces and Linear Algebra
- Gofodau Fector ac Algebra Llinol
- Probability Theory
- Corporate Finance 1
- Investments: Assets; Equities and Bonds
- Credibility, Liability and Ruin
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Multi-variable analysis
- Dadansoddi Aml-Newidyn
- Metric spaces and measure theory
- Gofodau Metrig a Theori Mesur
- Cashflows and Interest Rates
- Financial Mathematics in Discrete Time
- Markov Processes and Applications
- Machine Learning
- Assurance and annuity
- Financial Mathematics in Continuous Time
- Risk and Survival Models
- Complex Analysis
- Dadansoddi Cymhlyg
- Dynamical Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £42,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science, at Swansea University do next?
87% 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 Swansea University?
86% 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 Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BSc Actuarial Science, at Swansea University 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 Swansea University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.