BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science with a Foundation Year in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University

Swansea University | Swansea United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 19,750
(c. USD26,428.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

For those passionate about mathematics and eager to tackle real-world business challenges, Swansea University's actuarial science program offers an ideal pathway. Actuaries are highly skilled professionals who employ sophisticated mathematical models and business acumen to assess future risks.
In their first year, students build a strong foundation in mathematics, business fundamentals, and academic skills. This prepares them for more advanced coursework in mathematics and management. The program holds accreditation from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), ensuring its mathematics, accounting, finance, and economics modules align with professional certification requirements. Graduates may qualify for up to six IFoA exam exemptions, giving them a significant advantage in launching their actuarial careers.

Actuarial careers consistently rank among the top three professions for intellectual challenge, societal impact, and earning potential. Visit https://actuaries.org.uk/qualify/become-an-actuary to explore actuarial career paths and qualification requirements.

Swansea graduates with multiple IFoA exam exemptions enter the job market with a competitive edge in insurance, risk management, or financial sectors. Career trajectories often begin with financial modeling and data analysis roles, progressing to leadership positions in technical and business management.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants who took Mathematics at A-Level should have CCD.

Applicants who did not study Mathematics at AS or A-Level should have BBC and a B grade for GCSE Mathematics.

Welsh Baccalaureate: Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.

Applicants with a BTEC or 'Access to Science' background are welcomed.

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants with GCSE qualifications alone.

Access to HE (Science): 27 Merits to include Mathematics.

IB: 24 (including 4 in Maths Higher Level).

OS applicants should have CDD equivalent and IELTS 6.0 (all components at least 5.5). TOEFL (IBT) - 79,

Tuition GBP 19,750
Swansea, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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