Successful actuaries use mathematical skill and business acumen to solve financial problems related to risk and uncertainty. This degree combines the expertise of the School for Business and Society and the Department of Mathematics, giving you access to world-class academics at the cutting edge of research in their fields. You'll sharpen your mathematical skills and statistical reasoning, using advanced calculus, algebra, probability and statistics. In parallel you'll study economics, finance and accounting, developing your understanding of the wider context of actuarial work. On successfully completing this course, you will be a multi-faceted and highly employable graduate with the financial and business skills required to qualify as a professional actuary. This course is available as a four-year degree including a year in industry: Actuarial Science (with a year in industry) (BSc).
A Level: AAA | Essential Subject: Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade A is essential. | We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken. | Scottish Higher | Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. | Scottish Advanced Higher | Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. | Extended Project: B | If you achieve B or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: A | We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDD | We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma: DD | Plus grade A in Advanced Level Mathematics. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate: D | Plus AA at Advanced Level. Grade A in Advanced Level Mathematics is essential. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | Plus grade A in Advanced Level Mathematics. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | Plus AA at Advanced Level. Grade A in Advanced Level Mathematics is essential.
Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible. For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/ — UG Standard Band 3 2027 entry
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