Overview

We offer a bachelor degree in Actuarial Science (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University. As 30% of teaching staff are qualified actuaries, this degree also offers current teaching that’s always applicable to the real workplace and current economy. There are also opportunities for industry placements and an exchange year in Canada or Australia.

Key Features

Results from the latest Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education (DLHE) survey show that 85% of our Mathematics and Statistics (including Actuarial Science) graduates are employed with a graduate position, or continuing further studies.

Accreditation

The degree is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Professional Development Planning
Finance
Economics
Professional Development Planning

Probability and Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Applied Mathematics Finance Actuarial Science View 74 other Bachelors in Applied Mathematics 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry requirements

Highers AAAB including Mathematics at A

A-Levels AAB including Mathematics at A

Int. Baccalaureate 28 points with higher level Mathematics at 6

BTEC DDD including sufficient Mathematics

Minimum entry requirements

Highers ABBC including Mathematics at A

A-Levels ABC including Mathematics at A

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

24048 GBP / year

≈ 24048 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Additional Details

Scotland: Paid by SAAS

England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep Ireland: £9,250

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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