Overview

We offer a bachelor degree in Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University. The work placement gives you experience of working in an organisation such as a life insurance company, a pension consultancy, an investment management firm or a bank. The Diploma in Industrial Training is gained through successful completion of this work placement.

Key Features

The work placement helps you to develop specific work-related skills, giving you the opportunity to apply and build upon the theory you learn in your studies. It allows you to take on real responsibilities, enhance your interpersonal skills through teamwork and communication and experience workplace culture.

The Diploma is available to all students, including those from overseas, as it does not require a work visa. If you are planning to come to the UK using a student visa you should check the Tier 4 Student Visa Policy Guidance to confirm you are permitted to undertake a work placement as part of your studies.

Accreditation

2019/20: Our BSc in Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training is fully accredited for IFoA subjects CS1 and 2, CM1 and 2 and CB1 and 2.

The degree is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Finance and Financial Reporting

Numerical Analysis

Statistical Machine Learning

Continuous-Time Finance

Financial Mathematics

Statistics for Social Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry requirements

Highers AAAB (over 2 sittings, 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
HNC B in graded unit. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.

HND BB in graded units. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.

Minimum entry requirements

Highers ABBC (over 2 sittings, including Mathematics at A)

A-Levels ABC (including Mathematics at A)

Year 2

Advanced Highers AAB including Maths at A, plus Higher AAAB.
A-Levels AAA. Must include Maths at A.
International Baccalaureate 30 points. Must include Maths at Higher Level 7.
BTEC Extended Diploma DDD. Must be in relevant subject, including sufficient Maths.
HNC not available
HND not available.
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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25808 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 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.

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