University of Essex PhD in Actuarial Science is a research degree offered by the School of Mathematics, Statistics, and Actuarial Science. They have staff members ready to supervise students in various areas, including survival analysis, forensic economics, risk management, Islamic finance and takaful, asset-liability management for pension funds, financial time series predictability, and fund performance evaluation. Students are also encouraged to reach out to the School to explore other potential research topics.

The faculty members are dedicated to both research and teaching. They have authored several respected textbooks and are recognized as leaders in their fields, with their work published in notable journals like the Journal of the Operational Research Society, The North American Journal of Economics and Finance, Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Scandinavian Actuarial Journal, ASTIN Bulletin, North American Actuarial Journal, and Journal of Banking & Finance.

The School prides itself on being innovative and student-centered. Their research groups tackle a wide range of real-world problems collaboratively. For instance:

• Data scientists focus on ensuring accurate data interpretation, which is crucial since much of their research impacts social policies related to health, care, and education. • They conduct practical research using financial data, such as assessing the risks surrounding the UK's banking system, along with theoretical studies on financial instruments like insurance policies and asset portfolios. • Research also delves into how physical processes evolve over time and space, with applications ranging from epilepsy modeling to electronic cable design. • Optimization experts strive to find ways to achieve more with fewer resources or maximize output with the same resources. • The pure mathematics group is currently engaged in two funded projects: “The Calabi problem for smooth Fano threefolds” and “Stability of Brunn-Minkowski inequalities and Minkowski type problems for nonlinear capacity.” • They also explore mathematical education, utilizing innovative technologies like electroencephalography and eye tracking to understand learners' experiences better. Their goal is to promote the implementation of ‘the four Cs’ of modern education: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.