PGDip Applied Actuarial Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

An IFoA-accredited, practice-focused MSc (the M2 stage) for students with prior actuarial study, developing advanced technical and professional skills including modelling and communication, using Excel, R and PROPHET. Graduates can obtain exemptions from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries examinations, with up to 11 of the 13 exemptions available.

Duration: 9 to 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take seven compulsory modules and two specialist options. Compulsory modules include Core Actuarial Practice 1 and 2, Specialist Actuarial Practice, Introduction to PROPHET Modelling, Professional Skills, Modelling Practice and Advanced PROPHET Modelling; options include Life Insurance, Investment and Finance, and Enterprise Risk Management (with potential CERA eligibility).

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 in Actuarial Science, or a degree that passed or gained exemptions from all or most of the Core Principles Stage subjects of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries examinations; applicants with a good first degree in another subject who have passed most of the Core Principles Stage subjects may also be accepted. 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.

Intake: September

Duration: 9 to 12 months full-time

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

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