Overview

The (Hons) Actuarial Science course offered by Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia mirrors the highly successful BSc Actuarial Science degree offered in the UK, which is accredited by the UK Actuarial Profession. This can significantly reduce the time taken to qualify as a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

Employability

Employment prospects are good, with excellent financial rewards. Students readily find work as trainee actuaries and graduates are also well-equipped for more general careers like accountancy, banking, stockbroking or teaching. What's more, actuarial skills are appreciated anywhere in the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Real Analysis

Linear Algebra

Algorithmic and Scientific Programming

Probability and Statistics A

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Putrajaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business or Science: BCCC (including B in Mathematics and C in English)Foundation: Min CGPA 3.5 (further assessment required)
A-Level: BBB (including B in Mathematics)STPM: BBB (including B in Mathematics)UEC: 10 points (including A2 in Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics, A2 in English) from 5 subjects not less than B grade.

IB Diploma: 28 points with 6 in HL, AA Mathematics (HL Analysis and Approaches Mathematics)

WACE/SACE: ATAR 85 (including 70% in Mathematics

Method/Specialist)CPU: Further assessment requiredOntario Secondary School Diploma: *90% including Calculus & Vectors and Advance Functions *All applicants must sit for and pass Math for successFoundation: CGPA 3.5 (further assessment is required)

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49920 MYR / year

≈ 49920 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

43920 MYR / year

≈ 43920 MYR / year

Living costs

Putrajaya

Malaysia

1690 - 2370 MYR / month

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

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Overview

Employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Putrajaya

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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