Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - Actuarial Science

Actuarial Science is constantly adapting to meet the needs of the ever-changing world of business and finance. As new techniques are developed, the old ones are replaced. UEA's BSc in Actuarial Science is continually evolving to ensure it is amongst the best actuarial science programmes in the world.

UEA's actuarial science degree will provide students with an excellent grounding in actuarial science, data science and risk management, giving them the chance to accelerate their journey to becoming a financial professional, or an actuary, or work in alternative fields related to managing risk. Students will be well equipped to play a crucial role in a large range of global companies. These skills will be the first step to a highly successful, secure, and well remunerated career. 

This program is positioned within the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. Students will learn the key aspects of actuarial science and develop highly desirable skills in computing and data science. They can also develop expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and coding in Python. Students will become skilled in statistics, actuarial mathematics, financial mathematics, financial economics, and corporate finance, with further options to choose modules in computer science if they wish. These skills are needed in many highly rewarding professions, including becoming a fully qualified actuary.  

Graduates from this degree are highly sought after and the BSc can lead graduates into careers such as becoming an actuary, an investment analyst, an underwriter, a risk manager, or a data scientist.