Queen Mary University of London
Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 210 graduates of Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
210 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Mathematics courses of Queen Mary University of London
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Mathematics

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mathematics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30000 £28000 £34500
25-75 percentile range £27000 - £35000 £24000 - £34000 £27500 - £42500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Mathematics courses of Queen Mary University of London


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27040 £27618 £34432
25-75 percentile range £23614 - £32661 £21817 - £36181 £25386 - £46884
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Mathematics courses in the UK

Course Description

Follow a bespoke, accredited programme combining mathematics, statistics and business that’s designed to give you a head start in your actuarial career.

Actuaries are problem-solvers who can think strategically, drawing on their mathematical skills to measure the probability and risk of future events. This profession offers a satisfying and financially rewarding career path across areas such as general insurance, life insurance, pensions and investment.

This degree programme combines core mathematics with specialist modules in probability, statistics, actuarial and financial mathematics, and business economics. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from qualified actuaries with many years of industry experience.

Alongside your academic studies, you’ll follow a professional development programme, gaining relevant skills and industry knowledge in preparation for a successful career.

Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London

60% Managers, directors and senior officials
25% Information Technology Professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Sales occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Most of your modules will be assessed by an examination worth at least 90 per cent of the year’s study, with the remainder covered by coursework and tests. Management modules are assessed using a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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Qualification requirements

Access to HE Diploma

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Actuarial Science, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #25 
    • #37 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #47 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #110 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #201 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

See all 32 university rankings of Queen Mary University of London

About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.

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Student composition of Queen Mary University of London

Total number of students enrolled at Queen Mary University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
17055
postgraduates:
8035
Total:
25090
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Actuarial Science”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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