PhD Actuarial Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research PhD at Canterbury in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science. Research areas include financial modelling and estimation, quantification of diversification benefits, quantifying financial risks and derivatives pricing. The school's Centre for Actuarial Science, Risk and Investment includes 13 professionally qualified actuaries, and students attend an active seminar programme.

Faculty: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science | Department: Centre for Actuarial Science, Risk and Investment (CASRI) | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time; 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to careers in the actuarial, finance, insurance and risk sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK: a 2:1 or above at Bachelor's level, or an MSc with Merit, in a relevant subject. International: a first or 2:1 in a relevant Bachelor's honours degree, and/or a Merit at Master's level in a relevant subject. Applicants are strongly advised to contact the School and programme director to discuss study plans before applying. Additional, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time; 6 to 7 years part-time

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

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