Mathematics and Actuarial Science

About this course

Actuarial science applies mathematical and statistical methods to problems involving risk and uncertainty, most prominently in insurance, pensions, and financial services. Actuaries are among the most precisely trained professionals in the world of finance, using probability theory, financial mathematics, and sophisticated modelling to help organisations price risk, manage liabilities, and make decisions with enormous financial consequences. Studying mathematics alongside actuarial science gives you the rigorous theoretical foundation that the profession demands, alongside direct preparation for the actuarial examinations that lead to professional qualification. This three-year full-time degree at the University of Leicester combines core mathematics with the specific tools of actuarial practice, covering probability and statistics, financial mathematics, mortality modelling, and the pr

Where its graduates go

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

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 65% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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