MSc Actuarial Science at University College Dublin on FindAMasters.com

Full time September MSc Full-time: 1 year

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The MSc Actuarial Science programme is perfect for those with a background in quantitative disciplines who aspire to become actuaries. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), UK, this programme provides a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance. It offers the opportunity to undertake a dissertation in a topical area of actuarial science under the guidance of UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics. The programme is suitable for students without prior exemptions and those who want to add to their existing exemptions. With excellent career prospects in insurance, pension consultancy, investment, and risk management, this programme is a fast-track to success.

About the course

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

The MSc Actuarial Science is designed for students from quantitative disciplines who wish to train as an actuary upon completion of the programme. The MSc can help fast track your career as an actuary by supporting you through the initial examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), UK and is fully accredited by the IFoA, UK. The programme provides a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance for future actuarial studies. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a dissertation in a topical area of actuarial science under the supervision of a member of the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics. The programme is suitable for students with no prior exemptions and for students who wish to add to any exemptions they already have.

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 MSc 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.

Fees

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

MSc Actuarial Science

University College Dublin UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics

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