Actuarial Science

The MSc Actuarial Science is a full-time postgraduate programme aimed primarily at students with quantitative undergraduate degrees from the disciplines of maths, statistics, finance or any other programme with a high degree of mathematical content.

Entrance requirements Graduate Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree (minimum 55%) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a mathematically rigorous discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a highly quantitative undergraduate degree such as Economics or Finance. This MSc assumes prior undergraduate-level mathematical training. Applicants must demonstrate strong performance (normally at 2:1 standard or above) in mathematically rigorous modules such as calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability, and mathematical statistics. International Students Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region at https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/ English Language Requirements Evidence of an IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last 2 years). International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes. For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs. If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree. Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.