MSc Actuarial Science at University of Southampton

Prepare for a career as an expert actuary with our actuary master's degree at the University of Southampton. By the end of your studies, you’ll be able to assess and manage risk using advanced actuarial science methods. You can apply what you’ve learned to work as an analyst, or to many other careers that need quantitative skills.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Mathematical sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time MSc actuarial science course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September. In the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll study the taught part of your course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including education, engineering, finance, banking, accountancy, government, insurance, IT. Careers directly related to the course include actuary, actuarial analyst, chartered accountant, data analyst, data scientist, investment analyst, research scientist (maths), secondary school teacher.

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