The BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science degree at Bayes Business School, part of City, University of London and ranked among the top six UK business schools, provides a robust foundation in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, and finance. As England's longest-established program in this field, it equips students with essential skills in risk management, decision-making, and quantitative analysis, preparing them for careers in insurance, investment, or financial analysis. The curriculum covers core modules in probability, statistics, economics, and stochastic models, alongside electives in business and finance, and offers exemptions from several Institute and Faculty of Actuaries examinations.Students benefit from teaching by qualified actuaries with industry experience, emphasizing ethical considerations and practical application. The four-year program includes options for a paid work placement or study abroad in the third year, enhancing professional networks and global perspectives. With a focus on comprehensive credits and real-world projects, graduates emerge ready for actuarial roles or related fields.
Year one In the first year, students study eight core modules that provide the foundations for later study, including a mathematics module and introductory courses in financial mathematics, economics, probability and statistics and IT. These modules assume no prior knowledge of the respective subjects beyond those guaranteed by meeting the entry requirements.There are no electives in the first year. Core modules: