Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training

About this course

Actuarial science is one of the most technically demanding and financially rewarding of graduate disciplines, applying mathematical, statistical, and financial methods to the assessment and management of risk, particularly in insurance, pensions, and investment. Actuaries are central to the financial services industry, helping organisations understand and price uncertainty in ways that are both mathematically rigorous and commercially sound. The professional examinations for actuarial qualification are among the most challenging in any profession, and a strong undergraduate preparation is essential. At Heriot-Watt University, this five-year full-time programme combines the rigorous academic content of the BSc Actuarial Science with a year-long industrial training placement in the fourth year. If you love mathematics and want to enter your actuarial career with substantive work experienc

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 105% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 55% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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