BSc Mathematics Actuarial Science

92%

of Queen Mary graduates are in work or further study within 6 months (Source: DLHE 2017)

BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science

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The BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science combines elements of a generalist undergraduate mathematics degree with specialist modules related to an actuarial career.

You will gain a solid grounding in mathematics together with more specialist knowledge of probability, statistics, financial mathematics and business economics.

Your key areas of study

Probability Statistics Actuarial and financial mathematics Core maths (inc. calculus, algebra) Computing and Data Analysis (with Excel) Economics and Business Professional Development

How will we support your professional development?

You will follow dedicated Actuarial Professional Development modules throughout your degree, to help you to develop crucial professional and business skills, ready for your future career.

Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) Professional placements add value to my business and enable students to develop business skills as well as real experience of actuarial work” Eamonn McMurrough, Senior Partner, Strategic Risk Consulting, Willis Towers Watson

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The Dental School opened in 1911 and we have a to industry links and extensive careers support activities long and proud record of internationally recognised help identify a suitable placement. excellence in oral and dental science. We aim to offer Why Professional you thechoose very bestthe student experience – you will study in Placement option? our modern facilities at The Royal London Hospital and be taught by experts in their who are passionately A professional placement is afield, valuable opportunity engaged with their subject.

We have a new innovative to develop your business skills and gain hands-on curriculum, which is informed by the ongoing experience. As well as helping you to stand outcollection from of feedback. thestudent crowd and secure graduate employment, this can support your academic achievement by putting your You will study the care of the mouth, including the learning into a real-world context. Find out more at prevention and treatment of dental diseases, screening qmul.ac.uk/maths/professionalplacement for oral cancers, managing trauma (for example, the results of road accidents or violence), orthodontics and oral surgery.

The Dental School contains a clinical skills laboratory, The Actuarial Development modules are which closelyProfessional simulates the real clinical experience particularly useful. Understanding what it means and is an invaluable learning facility, helping newto be an actuaryprepare throughforreal life anecdotes and examples students patient-care work.

You will also gives us to motivation andfantastic a much-needed perspective be able work in our new outreach clinics on the end goalnear we are working towards” at Barkantine, Canary Wharf, and at SouthendCentre in Stratford.

Rehab-Al Mohsin Current student, BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science

The average salary for a newly fully-qualified actuary is £51,594 Source: www.actuaries. org.uk

Where do actuaries work?

Actuaries are problem solvers who can think strategically.

They measure the probability and risk of future events, providing insight for organisations to make important strategic decisions. Actuaries work across diverse areas, including: • General insurance • Life insurance • Investment • Pensions • Healthcare

At Queen Mary, we’ll help you prepare for a successful career.

• Award winning careers service, offering regular events and workshops • Dedicated Careers Consultant and Internships Advisor • Award-winning Mathematics Society and Actuarial Society, running events and extra-curricular activities • Regular guest lectures and on-campus events with industry experts from major employers Our Professional Advisory Board includes representatives of some key actuarial employers including Lloyds of London, Milliman, Prudential plc and Willis Towers Watson. The board has helped design your degree programme to give you the skills that employers are looking for.

Did you know...

We have one of the largest self-contained university campuses in London

Why study Mathematics with Actuarial Science?

• I nstitute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) accredited programme • Exemptions from 6 Core Principles exams available for successful students 1 • Focus on professional development and employability • Excellent career prospects • Study in London close to major employers in the City and Canary Wharf • Opportunity to complete Professional Placement with 4-year programme option • Lecturers include highly-experienced qualified actuaries

Who is this programme for?

• Students interested in a career in an actuarial profession • Those who wish to graduate with well-recognised qualifications and skills to succeed in related industries such as finance or business

My degree is changing the way I think about Maths and has provided me with skills that will help me be successful in my goal of becoming an actuary" Vidya Putcha Current student, BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science 1

Under the new Institute and Faculty of Actuaries curriculum, which applies from 2019

Entry requirements •A AA at A Level, including Mathematics • 36 points in the International Baccalaureate, including grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics For full details, including alternative qualifications, go to: qmul.ac.uk/G1N3

Contact us School of Mathematical Sciences maths@qmul.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5470 @QMULMaths

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