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Bachelor of Actuarial Science | University of Essex
Category: Degree
Specifications
省份/城市
United Kingdom
授课语言
English
课程领域
Economics and Management
开课
Oct
课程
Degree
国家
United Kingdom
骞村害瀛垂
Between RM 100k - RM 150k
Details
Bachelor of Actuarial Science - University of Essex · Colchester, UK
Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Colchester
Medium
English
Intake
Oct
Bachelor of Actuarial Science at University of Essex is a 3-year BSc actuarial science degree at the Colchester Campus. Build calculus, probability, financial mathematics, contingencies, and statistical modelling skills through the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science, with strong links to insurance, pensions, and financial services employers across the UK.
Study Mathematics ranked #451–500 worldwide in QS World University Rankings by Subject and #6 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide. The University of Essex is also placed in the top 200 in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, among the top 10% of universities globally, and #30 in the UK in the Complete University Guide.
Year one builds calculus, matrices, statistics, finance, and economics for actuaries; year two develops financial mathematics, survival analysis, contingencies, and core mathematical methods; year three advances portfolio mathematics, derivatives, stochastic processes, regression, Bayesian statistics, and a mathematics capstone project.
Indicative total fees are £67,800 tuition with £0 application fee, with live GBP to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels BBB–BBC, STPM BBB–BBC, UEC pass all subjects with a minimum of five subjects at B4 or above, IB 30–29 points, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, TOEFL 4 overall with a minimum of 4 in each component, PTE 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component, or CEFR band B2 overall with B2 in all components is required.
Career outcomes include actuary, actuarial analyst, graduate actuarial trainee, actuarial consultant, pensions actuary, and life insurance actuary roles.
Study at Colchester Campus with October intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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Why this course & university?
#451–500 worldwide · #6 in UK · Mathematics
University of Essex ranks #451–500 worldwide for Mathematics in QS World University Rankings by Subject and #6 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide, reflecting strong actuarial science teaching at Colchester Campus.
Top 200 in the world · THE Impact Rankings
Ranked in the top 200 in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings — recognising Essex’s contribution to sustainable development and global impact.
Top 10% of universities globally
Placed among the top 10% of universities globally, signalling international recognition for teaching quality, research, and graduate outcomes.
#30 in the UK · Complete University Guide
Ranked #30 in the UK in the Complete University Guide — combining academic strength with career-focused actuarial education at Colchester.
About the Campus
Study at the Colchester Campus — University of Essex’s parkland campus home to the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science, the Silberrad Student Centre, and strong links to insurance, pensions, and financial services employers across Essex and the wider UK.
Entry Requirements
Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.
A Levels
BBB–BBC
BBB–BBC at A Level for entry to Bachelor of Actuarial Science at University of Essex.
UEC
B4+ × 5 subjects
Pass all subjects in the UEC to include a minimum of five subjects at B4 or above.
STPM
BBB–BBC
Need a minimum of BBB–BBC in STPM/Malaysian Higher School Certificate.
IB Diploma
30–29 pts
30–29 points overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Other Qualifications
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Prerequisites
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No prerequisite subjects are listed for this degree.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic)
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL
4 overall with a minimum of 4 in each component.
Pearson Academic PTE
60 overall, with a minimum of 59 in each component.
CEFR
Band B2 overall with B2 in all components.
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Fee estimate (GBP → RM)
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Programme Structure
The Bachelor of Actuarial Science is completed over 3 years of full-time study at Colchester Campus, with October intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one
Year one builds the mathematical and economic foundations actuaries need at Colchester Campus. You study calculus, matrices and complex numbers, introductory statistics, finance, and economics for actuaries, alongside mathematical and computational modelling that develops coding and quantitative problem-solving habits. A careers and employability strand runs through the year so you connect theory to insurance, pensions, and financial risk roles before specialised actuarial modules in years two and three, preparing you for professional pathway planning.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
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| Calculus (Core) | 30 |
| Matrices and Complex Numbers (Core) | 15 |
| Statistics I (Core) | 15 |
| Introduction to Finance (Core) | 15 |
| Economics for Actuaries (Core) | 30 |
| Mathematical and Computational Modelling (Compulsory) | 15 |
| Mathematics Careers and Employability (Compulsory) | 0 |
Year two
Year two develops core actuarial technique through financial mathematics, survival analysis, and contingencies, supported by finance and financial reporting and advanced statistics for modelling uncertain lifetimes and cash flows. Compulsory mathematical methods cover optimisation, ordinary differential equations, and linear algebra, strengthening the analytical toolkit used in pricing and reserving work. The continuing careers module prepares you for internships and professional pathway planning aligned with actuarial employer expectations across the UK.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Reporting (Core) | 15 |
| Financial Mathematics (Core) | 15 |
| Statistics II (Core) | 15 |
| Survival Analysis (Core) | 15 |
| Contingencies I (Core) | 15 |
| Optimisation (Linear Programming) (Compulsory) | 15 |
| Ordinary Differential Equations (Compulsory) | 15 |
| Linear Algebra (Compulsory) | 15 |
| Mathematics Careers and Employability (Compulsory) | 0 |
Year three
Year three consolidates actuarial and statistical expertise with portfolio mathematics, financial derivatives, contingencies II, stochastic processes, linear regression, and Bayesian computational statistics for modern risk analysis. A mathematics capstone project lets you apply modelling and analysis to an extended problem under academic supervision. Careers support helps you target graduate actuarial trainee, analyst, and consultant roles across life insurance, pensions, consulting, and broader financial risk management.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Statistical Methods (Core) | 15 |
| Mathematics of Portfolios (Core) | 15 |
| Financial Derivatives (Core) | 15 |
| Linear Regression Analysis (Compulsory) | 15 |
| Contingencies II (Compulsory) | 15 |
| Stochastic Processes (Compulsory) | 15 |
| Capstone Project: Mathematics (Compulsory) | 15 |
| Bayesian and Computational Statistics (Compulsory) | 15 |
| Mathematics Careers and Employability (Compulsory) | 0 |
Future Career Prospects
Main Directions
- Actuary
- Actuarial Analyst
- Graduate Actuarial Trainee
- Actuarial Consultant
- Pensions Actuary
- Life Insurance Actuary
Estimated application deadline
University of Essex offers October intake for this degree at Colchester Campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
October intake
Apply at least 3 months before course start
Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with University of Essex or our advisors.
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Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by University of Essex and may change.
Colchester monthly living expenses
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