Actuarial Science (MSc)

Prepare for a career as an expert actuary with our actuary master's degree at the University of Southampton. You'll have an early advantage in your career with a professional actuary degree that is recognised by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. By the end of your studies, you’ll be able to assess and manage risk using advanced actuarial science methods. You can apply what you’ve learned to work as an analyst, or to many other careers that need quantitative skills. You’ll learn how to become an actuary – a specialist who identifies, analyses and manages risks with long-term financial consequences. This expertise is vital in many businesses across the financial services industry. This degree covers a broad collection of topics including: actuarial maths statistics and probability economics accounting and finance survival models and analysis The course is flexible and will cater to students both with and without actuarial education. When you start, we’ll advise you on module choic

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £26,500 per year

UK students: £26,500 per year

UK/Home: £26,500 per year

International: £26,500 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

• Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom