BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management was designed by qualified actuaries to build the theoretical and practical skills for careers as an actuary in pensions and insurance, or in the wider financial industry. Students can gain up to six exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries technical exams, and complete a 9 to 12 month placement with an actuarial firm in the third year.

Faculty: Queen's Business School | Department: Actuarial, Accounting and Finance | Duration: 4 years full-time (includes 9 to 12 month placement) | Intake: Academic year 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme combines actuarial, risk management and financial modelling content, using software such as Python, R and Bloomberg terminals, with a third-year placement with an actuarial firm.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers as actuaries in pensions and insurance and in the wider financial industry. Placements have included Aviva, Irish Life, Spence & Partners, SCOR, the Pension Protection Fund and Mercer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer A*AA including Mathematics, or AAA plus grade A in a fourth AS-level subject including A-level Mathematics; a maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted (D* = A). Irish Leaving Certificate H1H1H1H1H2H2 including Higher Level H1 in Mathematics. IB 36 points including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Higher Level Mathematics. Graduates: minimum 2:1 with the subject requirements met. Access courses not considered; BTEC Extended Diplomas, HNDs and similar are not normally considered unless the Mathematics requirement is met. GCSE English Language C/4. Highly competitive: GCSE performance in the best nine subjects is scored (A*/9 = 4, A/8-7 = 3, B/6 = 2, C/5-4 = 1) and offers initially go to applicants scoring at least 34 points; final thresholds were 32 points for 2024 and 2025 entry. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2026/27). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (includes 9 to 12 month placement)

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