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Actuarial Science at Heriot Watt University at Edinburgh

This MSc has been designed as the perfect starting point to a career as an actuary, preparing students for a leading role managing risk in financial institutions worldwide. Many of the staff are qualified actuaries that have worked for some of the biggest names in the actuarial world. Students will be able to benefit from their extensive business knowledge, many years of experience working in industry and their research expertise.

The course offers hands-on experience solving real-life financial problems through interactive lectures, tutorials and practical coursework. What's more, the close links to industry means students will have the chance of a summer placement within Edinburgh's financial sector.

The MSc Actuarial Science course lasts one year. It covers six subjects from the professional syllabus: CB1, CB2, CM1, CM2, CS1, CS2. It is examined over two semesters, followed by a three month summer project. The MSc in Actuarial Science has been fully Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFOA), for subjects CS1 and 2, CM1 and 2 and CB1 and 2.

Level Masters
Discipline Sciences
Duration 12 months
Intakes Sep
Application Fees GBP 0
Tuition Fees GBP 24728
Campus Edinburgh
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 85
PTE 68
Duolingo Not Required / Waiver
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 73.0%

Rankings
QS Ranking 256
Times Higher Education 351-400
ARWU 801-900
Webometrics 513
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Shanghai Ranking

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Webometrics Ranking

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