Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at University of Essex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Mathematics courses of University of Essex
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 | |
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| Median salary | £30000 | £23500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £35000 | £18000 - £28500 | £23000 - £39000 |
All Mathematics courses of University of Essex
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28392 | £28296 | £34871 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24678 - £34288 | £22385 - £36639 | £26007 - £46946 |
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Course Description
Actuarial science teaches you the art of turning risks into opportunities. Actuaries provide assessments of financial security systems, with a focus on their complexity, their mathematics, and their mechanisms. You benefit from an excellent starting salary, with graduates earning upwards of £30,000 on average.
Our BSc Actuarial Science course encourages you to delve into your passions for mathematics and practical problem-solving. Our attractive blend of solid mathematics, an understanding of real-world financial issues, and computing skills provide you with the core skills essential for entering the actuarial profession. You learn the theory and methods used by professional actuaries; on how to apply mathematical and statistical skills to minimise financial risk when the stakes are high, in areas such as commerce, government, insurance and finance.
Study topics including:
- Mathematical finance
- Financial reporting
- Contingencies, risk management and survival analysis
- Mathematical, statistical and probabilistic techniques
- Programming and computation in languages such as Matlab and R
Professional actuaries in the insurance industry, including influential businesses AXA and Buck Consultants, contribute to our employability module and also host students at their offices to show them typical challenges that actuaries face.
As part of our Department of Mathematical Sciences, you’re a member of an inclusive and approachable research community which allows you to explore topics in pure, high-level mathematics and applied mathematics.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) at University of Essex
| 55% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mathematics
All Mathematics courses of University of Essex
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £20500 | year 1 |
| International | £20500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
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:
August 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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Essex in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Essex in related subject specific rankings.
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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About University of Essex
The University of Essex, is a public, research university where curiosity prevails and thinking outside the box isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Based in the county of the same name, Essex, the main campus is located in Wivenhoe Park, near Colchester. It is home to the university’s three faculties, Humanities, Science & Health and Social Sciences, as well as a very large community of local rabbits, and other small fauna typical of the English countryside.
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Student composition of University of Essex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Essex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12070
- postgraduates:
- 3690
- Total:
- 15760
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Actuarial Science”: 2665 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Actuarial Science (Including Foundation Year) BA/BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £20500 | 119 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Actuarial Science with a year in industry BSc (Hons) | The University of York | 76% | 6% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 172 | York | On campus Full-time Sandwich |
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Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £20600 | 140 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Actuarial Science (Including Year Abroad) BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | 81% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £20500 | 119 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematics with Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 79% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22300 | 169 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences BSc (Hons) | Heriot-Watt University | - | - | - | £9250 | £18704 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 66% | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £25656 £27192 | 184 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
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- Published:
- 27 October, 2023