2026/27 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Actuarial Mathematics

Programme overview

Programme code
BS-ACMATH
UCAS code
NG31
Duration
3 Years
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Dr Graham J. Murphy
Contact address
g.j.murphy@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
360
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
School of Mathematics
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups
Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research.
Economics
Finance
Professional Body Offering Accreditation
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries through a subject level accreditation agreement which is based on key modules in the programme.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

Programme specification

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.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Canddiates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS1235Introductory Financial Accounting10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)PFP
LUBS1245Introductory Management Accounting10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)PFP
LUBS1953Economic Theory and Applications for Finance20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MATH1000Core Mathematics40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MATH1013Computational Mathematics and Modelling20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MATH1700Probability and Statistics20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

Year 2

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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS2140Intermediate Microeconomics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2291Financial Accounting and Reporting20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS2610Intermediate Macroeconomics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH2501Financial Mathematics20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MATH2701Statistical Methods20Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH2702Stochastic Processes10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH2703Time Series10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional Modules

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.

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MATH2003Investigations in Mathematics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH2130Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH2140Introduction to Logic10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH2350Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH2440Optimisation10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Year 3

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Students must enrol on exactly 120 in each academic year.

Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MATH3002Project in Mathematics40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MATH3500Stochastic Calculus and Derivative Pricing20Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH3503Actuarial Mathematics 120Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH3504Actuarial Mathematics 220Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH3701Statistical Modelling20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional Modules

Last updated: 12/05/2026 16:42:23

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