PGDip Actuarial Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

A nine-month Postgraduate Diploma at Canterbury sharing the MSc Actuarial Science curriculum, a conversion route towards Institute and Faculty of Actuaries qualification. Students build foundations in statistics, economics, finance, accounting and actuarial mathematics.

Faculty: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: 9 months full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Nine compulsory modules: Probability and Statistics for Actuarial Science, Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Risk Modelling, Financial Economics and Derivatives, Actuarial Mathematics, Statistical Modelling for Actuaries, Data Modelling and Consultancy, Corporate Finance for Actuaries and Economics for Actuaries.

Career pathways

Graduates move into life insurance, general insurance, pensions, banking and investment, consulting and risk analytics, e-health, technology and climate risk, on a path towards actuarial roles such as Chief Actuary or Chief Risk Officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 2.1 or above in an acceptable subject. A first or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics or Physics; other subjects with a high mathematical content considered. Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject plus A Level Maths at A (or international equivalent), or a pass in the CS1 or CM1 IFoA exams, will also be considered. Additional, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,400 a year (2027/28). 2027/28; fee listed on the shared PDip/MSc Actuarial Science page, not separately for the PDip Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). 2027/28; fee listed on the shared PDip/MSc Actuarial Science page, not separately for the PDip Source

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months full-time

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

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