BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management
- Country United Kingdom
- Course Duration 48 month
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Undergraduate
- Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
- Admission intake Sep
- Minimum GPA 90
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | GBP 18,800 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
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2024-03-13
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Exam Test Required
IELTS
| Speaking Score | Listening Score | Writing Score | Reading Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
TOEFL
| Speaking Score | Listening Score | Writing Score | Reading Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
PTE
| Speaking Score | Listening Score | Writing Score | Reading Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
Program Description
The BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management programme has been designed by qualified actuaries to enable students to develop the theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a career as an actuary in the pensions and insurance sectors, or in the wider financial industry.In addition, students may gain up to six exemptions from the initial technical professional exams required to qualify as an actuary via our accreditation agreement with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Actuarial Science And Risk Management Highlights
Professional Accreditations
Subject to academic performance, students can gain up to six exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) professional exams.Career Development
During the third year of the degree, students complete a 9 to 12 month placement with an actuarial firm. These placements are usually in Belfast, Dublin, London or the Isle of Man. Example placements include Aviva, Irish Life, Spence & Partners, SCOR, The Pension Protection Fund and Mercer. There are a dedicated Careers and Work Placement Office in the Business School who will help you to prepare for placement, and obtain positions of the highest quality.Internationally Renowned Experts
Students have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals who regularly deliver guest lectures.Student Experience
The Student Managed Fund gives students the opportunity to manage a real money portfolio where they do the research and decide on their investment strategy.Further Study Opportunities
Students can choose from a wide range of Master’s programmes as well as a comprehensive list of research topics, as shown on the Queen’s Business School website.World Class Facilities
Students on the course will be given the opportunity to develop their financial modelling skills and will use software such as Python, R and the Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room.Student Experience
The Finance & Actuarial society runs social and educational events for members, such as the end of year formal.Industry Links
The Society of Northern Ireland Actuaries (SoNIA) is a regional society for local actuaries. It aims to offer a forum for Northern Ireland based actuaries and student actuaries to share opinions on actuarial topics, providing a networking opportunity.Extra Notes
* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
