MSc in Actuarial Science
Advance your quantitative expertise with a full-time Master's in Actuarial Science at Queen's University Belfast.
Best for:Best for quantitative graduates in mathematics, statistics, or finance looking to pursue a professional career as an actuary.
Overview
The MSc in Actuarial Science is a rigorous full-time postgraduate programme hosted by Queen's Business School at Queen's University Belfast. Designed for students with strong quantitative backgrounds in disciplines such as mathematics, statistics, finance, or engineering, the curriculum provides advanced training in financial and actuarial mathematics. Participants are expected to engage with complex quantitative coursework and demonstrate high-level analytical competence. The programme prepares graduates for professional careers in the actuarial and financial sectors.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework in mathematical and statistical modelling applied to finance and insurance
- Master core concepts including calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and probability
- Participate in lectures, seminars, and quantitative assessments as part of the master's curriculum
- Engage in independent study and rigorous problem-solving related to actuarial risk analysis
Requirements
Degree required: Strong 2.2 Honours degree (minimum 55%) or equivalent in a mathematically rigorous discipline
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; IELTS score of 7.0 with not less than 6.0 in any component, or equivalent
Instruction: English
- Strong academic performance in mathematically rigorous modules such as calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations
- Demonstrated proficiency in probability and mathematical statistics
- Quantitative problem-solving skills applicable to financial and actuarial models
- Ability to handle complex mathematical workloads at the postgraduate level
- Applicants must hold an acceptable undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline
- Non-EEA nationals must satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-14
Applicants should submit their application through the university portal as early as possible. International applicants must be prepared to pay a deposit to secure their place upon acceptance. Ensure all academic transcripts and English language test scores are provided before the deadline.
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- Academic transcripts
- English language test scores
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