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Actuarial Science
Take this first step to a rewarding career as an actuary if you have strong technical ability, an interest in solving business problems, and an appreciation of the risks that changes in the world bring about. Our MSc in Actuarial Science gives you a firm groun…
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Bayes Business School · Mathematical sciences
Take this first step to a rewarding career as an actuary if you have strong technical ability, an interest in solving business problems, and an appreciation of the risks that changes in the world bring about. Our MSc in Actuarial Science gives you a firm grounding in the fundamentals of actuarial science in insurance, finance and investment, and business analytics methods. You will have the equivalent of UK upper second class degree in a highly quantitative programme, so you will be ready to study in detail the mathematical and statistical techniques for measuring the probability and risk of future events and their financial impact on a business and/or their clients. You will be taught and receive advice on study and exam techniques by qualified actuaries, academics and other subject-specialists with commercial experience and research expertise.
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If the quantitative coverage is uncertain or close to but below threshold, applicants are asked to take a diagnostic maths test we provide to help us make a firmer decision based on their performance Pre-offer interviews are held for unusual applicant profiles. additional subject requirements Applicants who are interested in the MSc Actuarial Science with Business Analytics will be able to opt for it during term 1. They will need to provide a supporting personal statement and successfully pass the pre-entry modules Introduction to R Programming and Introduction to Python Programming. a subject of quantitative nature such as mathematics, statistics, economics, accounting, physics, engineering, is preferred
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