MSc Applied Actuarial Science (Integrated Master's) at University of Kent

Programme overview

A 24-month full-time course combining Kent's M1 (MSc Actuarial Science) and M2 (MSc Applied Actuarial Science) stages into one route, with eligibility for exemptions across Core Principles, Core Practices and Specialist Principles (up to 11 of the 13 IFoA exams). Students can opt out after Year 1 and still graduate with MSc Actuarial Science.

Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 has nine compulsory modules, including Probability and Statistics for Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics, giving a foundation in core actuarial technical knowledge; Stage 2 covers advanced professional skills and specialist actuarial practice, with tools such as Excel, R and PROPHET.

Career pathways

Graduates move into life insurance, general insurance, pensions, banking and investment, consulting and risk analytics, and e-health, technology and climate risk, with progression to roles such as Chief Actuary or Chief Risk Officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics or Physics; other subjects with a high mathematical content will be considered. Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject plus A level Maths at grade A (or international equivalent), or a pass in the CS1 or CM1 IFoA exams, will also be considered. English language for international applicants: Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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