Actuaries work in a wide range of roles related to finance, investment, risk, pensions and insurance. Examples of where actuaries are employed include insurance companies, consultancies, banks, and pension funds. In addition to preparing students for a career as an actuary, the programme is designed to be broad enough to allow students to pursue any career in which a high level of knowledge and skill in the disciplines of finance and mathematics is required. The mathematical component of the programme focuses on areas such as probability theory, statistics and mathematical finance. The finance and actuarial science component of the programme focuses on understanding areas such as corporate finance, investment theory, contingencies and decision theory.

Due to the interaction of the two disciplines, students who complete the degree will not just be able to pursue a career in the field of actuarial practice. The combination of high-level mathematical skills and knowledge of and experience with a wide range of aspects of modern management is much sought after by employers the world over. We realise that the prospect of employment is very important to you. That's why we offer more than high quality teaching and research; we prepare you for the world of work through a comprehensive support system which enables you to achieve your career ambitions, whatever they are.