BSc Actuarial Sciences (with a Year in Industry)
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Just the atmosphere is very welcoming. Most people are kind and would help you find your way around the campus. Lecture rooms facilities are of high standard.
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Overall, the experience is great. You always have many options. If you don't want to be engaged in multiple clubs and focus on academics, you totally can.
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I am really glad I chose this university. Living in the campus is very nice, but it is only a short bus ride from the city. My accomodation is good, and joining a sports team really helped me to meet lots of friends.
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Bachelor's degree
In Norwich
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Norwich
Actuarial Sciences at UEA allows you to turn your interest in maths, computing and business into a successful career as an actuary. We focus on preparing and supporting you for a secure, in demand and well-paid career path. We have strong links with Aviva, providing you with a unique opportunity to gain tuition, experience and employment from the best in the industry. The year in industry will ensure you graduate with relevant work experience, putting you one step ahead of other students.
You will be taught by expert academics from the Schools of Computing Sciences, Mathematics and Economics, as well as practicing Actuaries from Aviva. The vast majority of learning takes place in small groups, providing you with quality contact time with lecturers while learning through first-hand experience. Recent placement partners have included Aviva, Lloyds Bank, NFU Mutual and Xafinity.
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About this course
2018/9A Level AAB including Mathematics at grade A. All science A levels must include a pass in the practical elementInternational Baccalaureate 33 points including HL Mathematics at 6 and one other HL subject at 6. If no GCSE equivalent is held, offer will include Mathematics and English requirements.Scottish Highers Only acceptable in combination with Advanced HighersScottish Advanced Highers BBC including Mathematics at grade B . A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers might be acceptableIrish Leaving Certificate AAAABB including A in Mathematics or four...
Reviews
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Just the atmosphere is very welcoming. Most people are kind and would help you find your way around the campus. Lecture rooms facilities are of high standard.
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Overall, the experience is great. You always have many options. If you don't want to be engaged in multiple clubs and focus on academics, you totally can.
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I am really glad I chose this university. Living in the campus is very nice, but it is only a short bus ride from the city. My accomodation is good, and joining a sports team really helped me to meet lots of friends.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Kary
Freeman
George Thomas
Akeel
Pavan Venkat Raajeswar
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years
Subjects
- Computing
- Statistics
- Teaching
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Maths
- Finance
- Financial
- University
- School
- Industry
- Financial Training
- GCSE Mathematics
Course programme
This course will begin by developing your knowledge in areas including mathematics, computing, economics and business. Each year includes an optional module which allows you to pursue your own specialist interests. Your third year will be spent in industry, gaining experience relating to the actuarial profession. Specialisation continues in your final year, alongside core modules designed to strengthen your mathematical knowledge and familiarise you with professional actuarial practice.
Year 1Compulsory modules in the first year provide you with a clear understanding of areas including mathematics, computing, business and problem solving skills. You will receive teaching from a variety of departments that will build upon and develop your pre-existing knowledge, with modules including ‘An Introduction to Financial Maths’ that will begin to develop your awareness and understanding of actuarial practice as well as developing some practical modelling skills. The optional module in year 1 offers you the choice between ‘Actuarial Skills 1’ which is taught in partnership with Aviva and ‘Database Systems’ which offers students the opportunity to further develop skills that would be useful for those students looking to work in the area of data science.
Year 2In the second year of your degree you will be introduced to specific actuarial themes and taught about business and economics in the actuarial profession. The optional module in year 2 offers you the choice between ‘Financial Accounting for Actuaries’ which is included in the accreditation agreement and ‘Programming for non-specialists’,once again allowing students the opportunity to tailor their programme to either the more traditional actuarial science degree or one with a broader set of computing skills.
Year 3 (Year in Industry)In your third year you will take part in an industrial placement from 9-14 months of full time employment. The placements are sourced and secured by you (with help from UEA), and you will be paying a reduced tuition rate and potentially receiving a wage. Throughout the work placement you will keep in close contact with an assigned mentor at UEA, who will also visit you at least once during the year. You will also be supported by an industrial supervisor.
Year 4Academic development continues into your final year, where you will be able to focus on developing your advance knowledge of statistics, mathematics and professional actuarial practise. The final year allows students the option to complete a dissertation as well as a further module taught in partnership with Aviva or alternatively to develop further computer science skills by taking ‘Information retrieval’.
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Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
BSc Actuarial Sciences (with a Year in Industry)