Overview

Students who pursue this course will gain a solid foundation the first year in mathematics, business, and study skills. They will be prepared for greater success in the mathematics and management modules that follow.

The Actuarial Science with a Foundation Year (Hons) programme at Swansea University is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), so programme modules in mathematics, accounting, finance and economics are aligned with the IFoA professional examinations.

Key Features

Graduates can obtain up to six exemptions from IFoA professional examinations, which is a tremendous head start toward obtaining actuarial employment and succeeding as an actuary.

Actuarial Science (Hons) at Swansea University is a highly regarded degree that combines the mathematics and management content needed for an intriguing and rewarding career in risk management.

Career

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:
- Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
- Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
- Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
- Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
- Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
- Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Accreditation

The Swansea University Actuarial Science programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), so the successful graduate can gain exemptions for up to six IFoA professional exams.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multi-variable analysis
Probability Theory
Corporate Finance
Investments: Assets; Equities and Bonds
Metric spaces and measure theory
Credibility, Liability and Ruin
Statistical Data Analysis
Principles of Financial Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Mathematics Applied Mathematics Actuarial Science View 80 other Bachelors in Actuarial Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who took Mathematics at A-Level should have CCD.Applicants who did not study Mathematics at AS or A-Level should have BBC and a B grade for GCSE Mathematics.Welsh Baccalaureate: Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Applicants with a BTEC or 'Access to Science' background are welcomed.
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants with GCSE qualifications alone.
Access to HE (Science): 27 Merits to include Mathematics.
IB: 24 (including 4 in Maths Higher Level).
OS applicants should have CDD equivalent and IELTS 6.0 (all components at least 5.5).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20750 GBP / year

≈ 20750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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