Masters Programme in Actuarial Science

The Masters programme in Actuarial Science offered by the School of Management Studies incorporates the courses taken for the Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science and a dissertation or long paper. The coursework covers material studied by candidates attempting some of the ST-subjects through the Faculty of Actuaries or the Institute of Actuaries.

Admission Requirements

As for the Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science.

Making Application

Before making formal application on the standard University application form, prospective applicants should discuss the matter with the Head of the Actuarial Science section of the School of Management Studies, Professor R Dorrington Tel. 650 2467 or 650 2475.

Aims and Objectives

The Masters programme affords selected candidates the opportunity to prepare for and, in some subjects, gain exemption from the final parts of the examinations leading to the fellowships of the Institute of Actuaries or the Faculty of Actuaries whilst at the same time completing an advanced level postgraduate degree.

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