The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/2024 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme:BSc Actuarial Mathematics(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
This programme is for students who have a strong interest in mathematics and statistics as well as finance and economics. The programme will not only prepare you to pursue a career as an actuary in traditional areas of practice, such as insurance or pensions, but also in the wider sphere of risk-management and a variety of roles at the intersection of mathematics and finance.
Through the programme you will develop your understanding of mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance and economics. The emphasis on a rigorous understanding of the underlying principles coupled with opportunities to develop your professional skills will give you a strong foundation on which to build your future career.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Canddiates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBS1235 | Introductory Financial Accounting | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| LUBS1245 | Introductory Management Accounting | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| LUBS1953 | Economic Theory and Applications for Finance | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MATH1000 | Core Mathematics | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MATH1013 | Computational Mathematics and Modelling | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MATH1700 | Probability and Statistics | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBS2140 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS2291 | Financial Accounting and Reporting | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS2610 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2501 | Financial Mathematics | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MATH2701 | Statistical Methods | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH2702 | Stochastic Processes | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2703 | Time Series | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules. Candidates must note that MATH2440 Optimisation and MATH2140 Introduction to Logic are mutually exclusive and may not both be selected.
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules. Candidates must note that MATH2440 Optimisation and MATH2140 Introduction to Logic are mutually exclusive and may not both be selected.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2003 | Investigations in Mathematics | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2130 | Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2140 | Introduction to Logic | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2350 | Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH2440 | Optimisation | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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Students must enrol on exactly 120 in each academic year.
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3002 | Project in Mathematics | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MATH3500 | Stochastic Calculus and Derivative Pricing | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3503 | Actuarial Mathematics 1 | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH3504 | Actuarial Mathematics 2 | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH3701 | Statistical Modelling | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Last updated: 12/05/2026 16:42:23
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