Actuarial Science

About this course

Actuarial science is one of the most technically demanding and commercially significant professions in the financial world. Actuaries apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods to assess and manage financial risk, working in areas including life and general insurance, pensions, investment, banking, and health economics. The discipline sits at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance, requiring both rigorous quantitative ability and the capacity to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences and decision-makers. At the University of York, this three-year, full-time degree draws on the combined expertise of the School for Business and Society and the Department of Mathematics, giving you access to faculty at the forefront of research in both fields. You will develop strong foundations in probability, statistics, financial mathematics, econom

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 89% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 17% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 32% of graduatescards →

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