BSc Actuarial Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science is an undergraduate mathematics and accounting and finance degree that addresses financial risk and uncertainty. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. The degree is professionally accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The first year covers foundational content through Foundations and Calculus, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Accounting, and Multivariable Calculus and Matrices. The second year progresses to advanced methods with Probability and Markov Chains, Actuarial Mathematics, Corporate Finance, and Financial Modelling with R. The final year examines specialized theory through Decision Theory and Bayesian Statistics, Contingencies, Mathematical Finance in Discrete Time, and Mathematical Finance in Continuous Time. Optional modules in the final year allow students to study Sustainability and Business, Auditing, Company Law, and Real Options Valuation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics IB: 36 points including Higher Level 6 in Maths BTEC: DDD plus A in A Level Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 69 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 58%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 8%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 24%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 24%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations and Calculus
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Multivariable Calculus and Matrices
- Business Economics
- Finance Fundamentals
- Probability and Markov Chains
- Actuarial Mathematics
- Corporate Finance
- Statistical Inference and Linear Models
- Actuarial Modelling
- Financial Modelling with R
- Decision Theory and Bayesian Statistics
- Further Statistics for Actuarial Science
- Contingencies
- Mathematical Finance in Discrete Time
- Mathematical Finance in Continuous Time
- Sustainability and Business
- Auditing
- Company Law
- Real Options Valuation
- Managing Diversity
- Time Series
- Operations Research
- Behavioural Finance
- Strategic Management of Risk
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science at University of York earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £54,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Actuarial Science at University of York do next?
91% 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 University of York?
85% 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 University of York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Actuarial Science at University of York accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Actuarial Science at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Actuarial Science at University of York?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.