School of Actuarial science (Postgrad)

1. MSc Actuarial Science
2. MSc Mathematics and Finance

Actuarial science uses principles from mathematics, statistics and probability to evaluate risks in a broad range of areas such as insurance, finance, commerce and government.

Our postgraduate actuarial science courses are based on the syllabus of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, which means that you’ll cover most of its Core Technical subjects as part of your course.

This focus on up-to-date research findings in actuarial methodologies and actuarial applications means that you gain a solid training in actuarial modelling and actuarial analysis.

Why study here?
* We are the ‘ideas people’ of the maths and actuarial science world – work with award-winning teachers and researchers, and top industry experts.
* We have active links with industry to broaden your employment potential and placement opportunities.
* Through our pioneering teaching approaches we cultivate the next generation of actuarial scientists and keep the industry prepared for the future.

• Central London is easily accessible from all of our campuses.
• Essex is top 40 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
• 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
• Our student body represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies

Latest Rankings

• We are Top 40 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2023)
• Our Students’ Union is 7th in the National Student Survey 2022 for representing students (Broad discipline English universities)
• Number one university in the UK for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), the flagship Innovate UK programme.
• We’re 76th in the global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 and ranked in the top 25 globally for three of the UN Sustainable Development Goals assessed.
• Top for Drama and Dance (The Guardian University Guide 2022)
• 25th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
• Top 50 for politics and sociology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.
• Top 75 for social sciences and law in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
• Top 200 for business and economics in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
• Top 175 for the arts and humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
• 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)

A Wide range of accommodation options for students to choose from, depending on what you need.

• The Towers
• South Courts
• The Houses
• The Meadows
• University Quays
• The Copse

Cost of the accommodation: 110-280 GBP/week

Cost of living: 6000 – 7000 GBPweek