| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
This MSc has been designed as the perfect starting point to a career as an actuary, preparing you for a leading role managing risk in financial institutions worldwide. Many of our staff are qualified actuaries that have worked for some of the biggest names in the Actuarial world; You will be able to benefit from their extensive business knowledge, many years of experience working in industry and their research expertise.
The course offers hands-on experience solving real-life financial problems through interactive lectures, tutorials and practical coursework. What’s more, our close links to industry means you’ll have the chance of a summer placement within Edinburgh's financial sector.
Course length
The MSc Actuarial Science course lasts one year. It covers six subjects from the professional syllabus: CB1,CB2,CM1.CM2,CS1, CS2. It is examined over two semesters, followed by a three month summer project. A nine month Postgraduate Diploma can be studied for the same six subjects. You can also study part-time over a maximum of four years (The diploma and the part-time option are only available to students who don’t need a visa to study in the UK).
Accreditation
Our MSc in Actuarial Science has been fully Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFOA), for subjects CS1 and 2, CM1 and 2 and CB1 and 2.
Career
Career prospects and salaries are excellent for graduates of our specialist actuarial science programmes – 93% of recent graduates have secured employment or gone onto further study within six months of graduating. Of those employed, 96% are in professional-level jobs.
Recent students have gone on to work for industry-leading organisations including Standard Life Aberdeen, Lloyds Banking Group, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Prudential, Royal London and many more.
Program Outline
Modules
Modules
English Language Requirements
Most courses at Heriot-Watt University have the following minimum language requirements. We advise you always check the exact entry requirements before apply to any course, don't forget we are always on hand to help.
IELTS ACADEMIC
6.5
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