Actuarial Science

The Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science is designed for students from quantitative disciplines who ultimately wish to train as an actuary upon completion of the programme. The Graduate Diploma can help fast track your career as an actuary by supporting you through the initial examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK.



The programme provides a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance for future actuarial studies.



- Designed specifically for those seeking to enter the actuarial profession



- Students who perform well in the programme may obtain subject-by-subject exemptions from the Core Technical examinations of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries (UK).



Who should apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes



The Graduate Diploma Actuarial Science is designed for students from quantitative disciplines who ultimately wish to train as an actuary upon completion of the programme. The Graduate Diploma can help fast-track your career as an actuary by supporting you through the initial examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK).

Students must complete a minimum of 60 ECTS credits of work over two semesters. Students select between 5 and 7 subjects from the list. Most subjects are made up of two or more modules and students must take all modules comprising their selected subjects. Depending on their subject choices students may have to take more than five subjects to ensure the minimum 60 ECTS credits requirement is met. Each Subject of the Graduate Diploma Actuarial Science corresponds to the equivalently named Core Technical or Core Applications Subject of the examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK).



Stage 1 - Option

Fundamentals of Actuarial and Financial Mathematics IMATH20130

Fundamentals of Actuarial and Financial Mathematics IIMATH20210

Introduction to Bayesian AnalysisSTAT20180

Professional ethicsSTAT20190

Actuarial Mathematics 1STAT40060

Actuarial Statistics IISTAT40070

Actuarial Mathematics 2STAT40100

Survival ModelsSTAT40250

Actuarial Reporting ISTAT40600

Actuarial Reporting IISTAT40610

Stochastic ModelsSTAT40680

Financial & Actuarial Maths ISTAT40920

Financial & Actuarial Maths IISTAT40930

Core Actuarial Principles 3STAT40980

Core Actuarial Principles 2STAT40990

Core Actuarial Principles 1STAT41000

Statistical Modelling for Act STAT41050

Probability and Statistics STAT41060

This programme is intended for applicants with degree in a quantitative area such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or economics and/or finance. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required. Degrees in Commerce or Accounting do not generally carry sufficient mathematics and statistics content to make students eligible for the Grad Diploma in Actuarial Science.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

The following entry routes are available:



Grad Dip Actuarial Science FT (F036)

Duration 1 Years

Attend Full Time

Deadline Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

60

1 year full-time.

MODE OF DELIVERY :Face-to-Face

GradDip Actuarial Science (F036) Full Time

EU - fee per year: € 10,780

nonEU - fee per year: € 15,075


***Fees are subject to change

NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma Actuarial Science you can look forward to a career ranging from the traditional areas of insurance and pension consultancy to the rapidly expanding areas of investment and risk management. Successful graduates can expect early responsibility in their chosen career and the opportunity to work in a variety of challenging roles. Throughout your actuarial career you can rely on the support and guidance of the Actuarial Profession and upon qualification you can expect a rewarding career that will continue to offer opportunities for further development. The Actuarial Profession is a global profession with actuaries in demand in Europe, America, Asia and Australia.