Master of Commerce in Actuarial Science (Thesis) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Two-year research-intensive full-thesis master's at the Stellenbosch campus for candidates developing advanced independent research capability in actuarial science.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

180 credits: a compulsory 120-credit Thesis: Actuarial Science and at least 60 credits of electives. Electives include Banking Principles, Finance and Investment Principles, Enterprise Risk Management Principles, General Insurance Principles, Health and Care Principles, Life Insurance Principles, Pensions Principles and Capita Selecta: Actuarial Applications; up to 30 credits may come from mathematical statistics or financial risk management postgraduate programmes.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree in Actuarial Science or Mathematical Statistics with an average of at least 50%; passes in university modules equivalent to all seven foundation and intermediate technical subjects of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (or the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries core principles subjects); exemptions or passes for at least six foundation and intermediate technical examinations; and the Actuarial Risk Management (A311/CP1) examination or one fellowship/specialist principles examination. Supporting document: CV with three referees.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Explore more study programmes

Business