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  Actuarial Science MSc/PgDip/PgCert

University of Strathclyde    Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Full time September MSc, PGDip, PGCert MSc 12 months full-time, PgDip 9 months full-time, PgCert 6 months full-time
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The Actuarial Science MSc/PgDip/PgCert programme at Strathclyde University offers a comprehensive foundation in the statistical concepts, models, and techniques used in actuarial calculations. This innovative course, developed by the Strathclyde Business School and the Faculty of Science, is designed for students with a strong aptitude for mathematics and statistics who want to pursue a career in the financial industry. The programme covers a range of subjects including finance, economics, and statistics, with the opportunity to tailor your studies to your interests. Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to apply for trainee actuary positions and may be exempt from professional examinations.

About the course

The MSc in Actuarial Science at Strathclyde has been developed to give students wishing to move into the actuarial profession a strong foundation in the statistical concepts, models and techniques used in actuarial calculations, their computer implementations, and the financial and economic contexts of these calculations.

The programme is an innovative cross-faculty alliance between the Strathclyde Business School and the Faculty of Science. 

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Entry Requirements

Minimum second-class honours degree or international equivalent in:

engineering
science subjects (eg physics, chemistry or computing science)
business subjects (eg business studies, accounting or economics)

Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply.

For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted.

Some prior mathematical knowledge is required, for example:

A level or equivalent or undergraduate classes in:

Calculus
Linear Algebra
Differential equations
Probability
Statistics

If possible, please provide evidence of this in your application (eg transcript, certificate, etc)

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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Scholarships

Scholarships of £1,400 are available to new students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2024/2025 academic year.

Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who complete a scholarship application form and can demonstrate excellent academic performance (current and/ or previously gained) and any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience.

Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle and so making an early application for admission is advised.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£1,400

Eligibility

In order to be considered for a Faculty of Science Masters Scholarship for UK Fee-paying Students, candidates must:

Be a new student holding an offer of admission for a taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Be eligible for tuition fees at the Home or RUK fee rate.

Application Procedure

A link to the scholarship application form will be included in an applicant’s offer of admission. Awards will be allocated from 17 January 2024.


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Scholarships of between £5,000 - £7,000 are available to new international students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2024/2025 academic year.

Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who demonstrate excellent academic performance (current and/ or previously gained) and any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience.

Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle and so making an early application for admission is advised.

Please do not submit duplicate scholarship applications as all scholarship application forms submitted will remain under consideration until the deadline of 31 July 2024.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£5,000- £7,000

Eligibility

In order to be considered for a Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship, candidates must:

Be a new, international fee-paying student holding an offer of admission for a full-time, taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Be self-funded. Students who receive full scholarships, for example from a government office or embassy, will not be eligible.

Application Procedure

A link to the scholarship application form will be included in an applicant’s offer of admission. Awards will be allocated from 17 January 2024.


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