Actuarial Mathematics Dublin City University

Overview

Your expertise will be in high demand, as you help organisations navigate complex challenges and create positive change in a rapidly evolving world.

From day one, you’ll build a strong foundation in mathematics, setting you up to master the actuarial knowledge and theories that follow. In your first two years, you’ll explore the core mathematical principles, while also developing skills in computer programming, economics and accounting. This broad base will empower you to tackle more advanced topics with confidence.

Careers

The Actuarial Mathematics degree delivered by Dublin City University provides an excellent start to a career as an actuary or in finance.  

Students who perform sufficiently well on the degree may be exempt from some or all of the Core Principles examinations (CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1, CB2) of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK and can, therefore, significantly reduce the time taken to qualify as an actuary.  

The Actuarial Profession is a global profession with opportunities internationally in America, Asia, India, Africa and Australia. 

Graduates are also well placed to undertake further studies and research in actuarial science, mathematics, financial mathematics, economics and finance. 

Graduates can look forward to a rewarding and varied career with opportunities in all areas of the actuarial profession as well as certain areas of business and finance.