Actuarial Science with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

If your qualifications are not sufficient, for whatever reason, for direct entry onto a degree programme, you can apply for this programme.

If your first language is not English, the Foundation Year offers additional classes taught by staff who are specialists in teaching English as a foreign language.

Find out more about the benefits of a Foundation Year.

Possible modules may include:

MA022 - Graphs, Geometry and Trigonometry (15 credits)

MA024 - Additional Mathematics (15 credits)

MA025 - Foundation Statistics (15 credits)

MA026 - Mathematical Workshops (30 credits)

MA027 - Calculus for Foundation Year Mathematics (15 credits)

LZ036 - Academic Skills Development (15 credits)

LZ037 - English for Academic Study (15 credits)

HI434 - Introduction to the History of Science (15 credits)

PL310 - Introduction to Philosophy: Logic and Reasoning (15 credits)

Possible modules may include:

MA306 - Statistics (15 credits)

MA309 - Business Economics (15 credits)

MA315 - Financial Mathematics (30 credits)

MA347 - Linear Mathematics (15 credits)

MA348 - Mathematical Methods 1 (15 credits)

MA349 - Mathematical Methods 2 (15 credits)

MA351 - Probability (15 credits)

Possible modules may include:

MA501 - Statistics for Insurance (15 credits)

MA516 - Contingencies 1 (15 credits)

MA527 - Corporate Finance for Actuaries (15 credits)

MA528 - Financial Reports and their Analysis (15 credits)

MA529 - Probability and Statistics for Actuarial Science 2 (15 credits)

MA639 - Time Series Modelling and Simulation (15 credits)

MA552 - Analysis (15 credits)

MA553 - Linear Algebra (15 credits)

Students on this course spend a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3. We can offer help and advice in finding a placement. This greatly enhances your CV and gives you the opportunity to put your academic skills into practice. It also gives you an idea of your career options. Recent placements have included IBM, management consultancies, government departments, actuarial firms and banks.

Possible modules may include:

MA636 - Stochastic Processes (15 credits)

MA533 - Contingencies 2 (15 credits)

MA535 - Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing Models (15 credits)

MA537 - Mathematics of Financial Derivatives (15 credits)

MA539 - Financial Modelling (15 credits)

MA525 - Survival Models (15 credits)

MA509 - Actuarial Practice (30 credits)