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BSc Actuarial Science
Main Campus, London, United Kingdom
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36 monthsProgram duration
YesScholarships
Statistics and Operational ResearchMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Statistics and Operational Research
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
If you have enjoyed studying mathematics at A level (or equivalent) and are interested in the applications of statistics to the social sciences, business and finance, then this could be the programme for you.
Actuarial science applies mathematical skills to the social sciences to solve important problems for insurance, government, commerce, industry and academic researchers.
The BSc Actuarial Science programme has a heavy mathematical and statistical component. It is accredited by the Institute of Actuaries and courses taken as part of the degree can lead to exemptions.
Many students arrange internships in actuarial and financial firms or placement companies with help from LSE Careers or the Department of Statistics. Recent graduates from the programme have gone on to work in the areas of insurance (life and general), as well as banking, finance and statistics.
We also offer this programme with a placement year: BSc Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year).A Placement's Year offers a range of benefits including:
§ Offering you an insight into the ‘World of Work’ and allows you to get a feel for what you do and don’t like doing
§ Adds invaluable work experience to your CV which is attractive to graduate employers
§ Provides the opportunity to work with a more diverse group of people
§ Able to apply elements of academic learning in the workplace
§ Develops your skills further in many areas including; time management, email/business communication, project work, working in a team
§ Gives you experience of applying for jobs and interview practice – and the potential to secure a job before returning to your final studies
Program overview
Main Subject
Statistics and Operational Research
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
If you have enjoyed studying mathematics at A level (or equivalent) and are interested in the applications of statistics to the social sciences, business and finance, then this could be the programme for you.
Actuarial science applies mathematical skills to the social sciences to solve important problems for insurance, government, commerce, industry and academic researchers.
The BSc Actuarial Science programme has a heavy mathematical and statistical component. It is accredited by the Institute of Actuaries and courses taken as part of the degree can lead to exemptions.
Many students arrange internships in actuarial and financial firms or placement companies with help from LSE Careers or the Department of Statistics. Recent graduates from the programme have gone on to work in the areas of insurance (life and general), as well as banking, finance and statistics.
We also offer this programme with a placement year: BSc Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year).A Placement's Year offers a range of benefits including:
§ Offering you an insight into the ‘World of Work’ and allows you to get a feel for what you do and don’t like doing
§ Adds invaluable work experience to your CV which is attractive to graduate employers
§ Provides the opportunity to work with a more diverse group of people
§ Able to apply elements of academic learning in the workplace
§ Develops your skills further in many areas including; time management, email/business communication, project work, working in a team
§ Gives you experience of applying for jobs and interview practice – and the potential to secure a job before returning to your final studies
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Scholarships
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In this guide you will find:
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A list of available scholarships around the world
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