Master of Science - Actuarial Science

This MSc has been designed as the perfect starting point to a career as an actuary, preparing students for a leading role managing risk in financial institutions worldwide. Many of the staff are qualified actuaries that have worked for some of the biggest names in the actuarial world. Students will be able to benefit from their extensive business knowledge, many years of experience working in industry and their research expertise.

The course offers hands-on experience solving real-life financial problems through interactive lectures, tutorials and practical coursework. What's more, the close links to industry means students will have the chance of a summer placement within Edinburgh's financial sector.

The MSc Actuarial Science course lasts one year. It covers six subjects from the professional syllabus: CB1, CB2, CM1, CM2, CS1, CS2. It is examined over two semesters, followed by a three month summer project. The MSc in Actuarial Science has been fully Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFOA), for subjects CS1 and 2, CM1 and 2 and CB1 and 2.