Actuarial Science and Mathematics BSc (Hons)
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Actuarial Science and Mathematics BSc (Hons) at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.
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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 | £26500 | £34500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £36000 | £21500 - £33000 | £26500 - £46000 |
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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 |
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Course Description
The BSc Actuarial Science and Mathematics programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Students graduating from the programme may be recommended for exemption from the CS1, CS2, CM1, CB1 and CB2 subjects depending on the performance in a particular set of course units. The course gives a firm foundation in Mathematics, together with specialist course units in Actuarial Science whilst giving you the opportunity to develop team working, communication and leadership skills.
The mathematical skills involved include most of the topics taught to students on the first year of the specialist mathematics degree i.e. covering aspects of pure and applied mathematics and statistics as well as some more general mathematics. As the course progresses, the statistical topics are explored in more detail. Courses in all areas of mathematics are used as a basis for some of the actuarial units.
Although the mathematics topics are more prevalent in the early years of the programme, there are opportunities to select from a wide range of mathematics options in the final year.
The actuarial topics start off with Economics, followed by Finance, and then consider the various actuarial models and contingencies used in the profession.
Supporting skills include options in leadership, enterprise and sustainable energy. These can be taken as options with alternatives including a wide range of mathematics units.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Actuarial Science and Mathematics BSc (Hons) at The University of Manchester
| 27% | Media Professionals |
| 17% | Administrative occupations |
| 13% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 11% | Media Professionals |
| 8% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 3% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 3% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 2% | Customer service occupations |
| 2% | Finance Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Grade combinations between 112 - 128 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 - 128 points. (Subject grades achieved at AS level and then taken at A2 do not count).
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 - 128 tariff points.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 - 128 tariff points.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Business/Engineering, are required to achieve A*AA with grade A* in Mathematics and an EAP score of Grade B with B in writing and nothing below a C. If Further Mathematics is taken we will include it in the offer. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year in Business/Engineering are required to achieve A*AA with grade A* in Mathematics and an EAP score of Grade B with B in writing and nothing below a C. If Further Mathematics is taken we will include it in the offer. Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact us to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 65 overall with no sub-test below 6.0 and 6.5 in writing |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| 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.
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 The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Actuarial Science”: 4510 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
