Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training

Those who want to start their career with a year's work experience in hand, then they should consider this course. It combines the rigorous studies of the BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science with a year-long work placement in level 4. The work placement gives students the 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. The work placement helps students to develop specific work-related skills, giving them the opportunity to apply and build upon the theory they learn in their studies. It allows them to take on real responsibilities, enhance their 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. Those who are planning to come to the UK using a student visa should check the Tier 4 Student Visa Policy Guidance to confirm they are permitted to undertake a work placement as part of their studies. It is their responsibility to find a suitable work placement; acceptance onto the course does not guarantee them a placement. Those who are registered on the course and are unable to find a suitable work placement before the end of level 3 then they can transfer to the standard BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science degree. Organisations that recent students have secured placements with include Prudential, Aegon and Mercer.