Actuarial Science and Mathematics

About this course

Actuarial science and mathematics is a combination that develops two of the most analytically demanding and professionally rewarding skill sets available in higher education. Actuarial science applies mathematical, statistical, and financial methods to the quantification and management of risk, most commonly in insurance, pensions, and financial services, but increasingly in a much wider range of contexts where organisations need to understand and price uncertain future outcomes. Mathematics provides the theoretical foundations that actuarial work rests upon, from probability theory and statistics through to calculus and linear algebra, giving you the rigorous training that both disciplines demand. At the University of Manchester, this three-year full-time degree includes a foundation year for students who would benefit from additional preparation before the main degree content. The fou

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 75% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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