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PhD Actuarial Science at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research PhD in actuarial science with supervision in survival analysis, forensic economics, risk management, Islamic finance and takaful, asset-liability management for pension funds, predictability of financial time series and performance evaluation of funds.

Faculty: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised thesis research with a compulsory 0-credit Mathematics - Research component.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree and a Masters degree in a relevant subject. A well-developed research proposal is essential. Applicants may be required to attend an interview, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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