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Integrated PhD Actuarial Science at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An integrated PhD for students without a Masters degree or with little research training: the first year is a Masters-level qualification, followed by a full-time PhD over three to four years.

Faculty: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science  |  Duration: 4-5 years full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes the compulsory Mathematics - Research component, a 60-credit option (MA981 or MA983), Bayesian and Computational Statistics (15 credits) and further Masters-level modules, followed by PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree in one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Operational Research, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Business Engineering. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4-5 years full-time

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