Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BAFS (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Actuarial and Financial Studies in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
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Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
29,100
(c. USD33,602.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
If you excel at Higher Level Mathematics for the Leaving Certificate or A-Levels and possess sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities, UCD's Actuarial & Financial Studies (BAFS) program might be your ideal choice. This degree not only equips you for professional roles in actuarial or financial sectors but also offers a broader, more varied curriculum than conventional actuarial science programs.
Successful actuaries need comprehensive training across multiple disciplines including mathematics, economics, finance, statistics, risk management, and professional ethics. Blending analytical prowess with business acumen and behavioral understanding, they develop systems to mitigate risk and ensure adequate funding for insurance and pension schemes. While traditionally employed in insurance and pensions, actuaries are now expanding into diverse fields that leverage their versatile skill set. Graduates also pursue careers in finance, investments, and trading.
Program Duration:
4 Years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CAO Point Range 2023 - 613-625
IB 39
Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
H2 in Mathematics and O6H7 in Irish English and 3 other recognised subjects
International A Level - At least three subjects at A Level Grade C or better and Grade C or better in the remaining subjects at GCSE a total of six distinct subjects required.
If you are -
presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7 or O6 in English.
presenting other examinations through English you are required to have the opens in a new window specified equivalent.
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
IB 39
Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
H2 in Mathematics and O6H7 in Irish English and 3 other recognised subjects
International A Level - At least three subjects at A Level Grade C or better and Grade C or better in the remaining subjects at GCSE a total of six distinct subjects required.
If you are -
presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7 or O6 in English.
presenting other examinations through English you are required to have the opens in a new window specified equivalent.
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
29,100