Actuarial Science with a Foundation Year

About this course

Actuarial science is the application of mathematical and statistical methods to the assessment of risk and uncertainty in insurance, pensions, investment, and related financial fields. Actuaries use sophisticated quantitative techniques to model uncertain future events, to price insurance products, to value long-term pension liabilities, and to advise organisations on the financial implications of risk. The profession is among the most mathematically demanding in the business world, and it is also one of the most consistently well-rewarded and highly regarded. At Swansea University, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, providing a supported entry route for students who need additional mathematical or scientific preparation before beginning the degree proper. The foundation year builds the quantitative skills needed to engage with actuarial science at degree lev

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 50 / 100Business and Financial Project Management Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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