BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Would you like to build analytical systems to help businesses solve complex financial problems? Do you have a love of mathematics? If so, this course is for you.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year in industry; 4 years full-time with year abroad | Study mode: full-time (year in industry available) (year abroad available) | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll begin this three-year degree by further developing your knowledge of mathematics, computing, economics and business. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Introduction to Financial Mathematics, Calculus, Probability and Multivariable Calculus, Business Economics, Linear Equations and Digital Skills, Actuarial Skills. Year 2: Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Financial Mathematics, Linear and Generalised Linear Models, Contingencies and Modelling, Differential Equations and Applied Methods. Year 3: Further Contingencies, Actuarial Methods and Models, Stochastic Processes and Time Series.

Career pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include: Actuary, Banking professional, Finance manager, Data scientist, Risk manager, Investment analyst, Discover more on our Mathematics Careers web page..

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Entry requirements

A levels AAB including Mathematics Grade A Contextual offer: BBB including Mathematics Where applicable Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD plus grade A at A level Mathematics Contextual offer: DDM plus grade A at A level Mathematics BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC Combinations of BTEC and A levels Extended Diploma: DDD plus grade A at A level Mathematics Contextual: DDM plus grade A at A level Mathematics Diploma: DD plus A at A level. Contextual: DD plus B at A level Extended Certificate: D plus AB at A level Contextual: D plus BB... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4 We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 23,100 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year in industry; 4 years full-time with year abroad

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