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The GradDip Actuarial Science is a graduate programme designed for students from quantitative disciplines who aspire to become actuaries. This programme provides a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance, preparing students for future actuarial studies. It offers support for the initial examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK, fast-tracking your career in this field. With subject-by-subject exemptions available, successful graduates can expect rewarding careers in insurance, pension consultancy, investment, and risk management. The programme also equips students with transferable skills in data analytics and financial engineering. Entry requirements include a quantitative degree and English language proficiency.

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Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)

The Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science is designed for students from quantitative disciplines who ultimately wish to train as an actuary upon completion of the programme. The Graduate Diploma can help fast track your career as an actuary by supporting you through the initial examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK.

The programme provides a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance for future actuarial studies. The programme is suitable for students with no prior exemptions and for students who wish to add to any exemptions they already have.

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Entry Requirements

This programme is intended for applicants with degree in a quantitative area such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or economics and/or finance. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required. Degrees in Commerce or Accounting do not generally carry sufficient mathematics and statistics content to make students eligible for the Grad Diploma in Actuarial Science.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.




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