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Bachelor of Science Honours in Actuarial Sciences at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

The BSc Honours in Actuarial Sciences (programme code 2DR L01 N601P) is a full-time programme at the Potchefstroom campus presented in English, with integrated assessment through the research report.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

160 credits: Quantitative Risk Analysis I, Financial Engineering I, Investment Theory and Loss Reserving, Actuarial Risk Management (A301/CA1) and a Research Report on Financial Engineering and Financial Modelling.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate baccalaureus degree that includes at least 60 module credits at NQF level 7 in the core subject of the honours programme; where this is not met, the school director may decide, after consultation with the Dean, whether prior learning and work experience are sufficient. Selection is based on the student's academic record and potential.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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