Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year)

About this course

Actuarial science is a discipline of extraordinary analytical rigour, applying the mathematics of probability, statistics and finance to the assessment and management of risk in insurance, pensions and financial markets. It is one of the most technically demanding of all professional routes, and one of the most rewarding, with actuaries playing central roles in decisions that affect the financial security of individuals and organisations across the economy. At the London School of Economics, this four-year BSc with a placement year is delivered by the internationally recognised Department of Statistics and is informed by LSE's distinctive strengths as a leading social science institution. You will engage with rigorous academic study in statistics, mathematics, economics and finance, and benefit from exposure to cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary teaching that prepares you to an

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 45% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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