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Economics and Actuarial Science

1 Study option · UndergraduateMain Site - Highfield Campus

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Southampton is the only UK university to offer BSc Economics and Actuarial Science. The degree teaches you how to use mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk and uncertainty. Actuaries are essential in industries such as insurance and finance.

  • As part of your first year modules, you'll learn to use Bloomberg trading terminals in our Financial Lab (FinLab) and study alongside students on the related Mathematics and Actuarial Science degree.

  • This degree is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). You'll be eligible for exemptions from the core principles - see course page for more details.

You'll study core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods. You'll have the freedom to shape your studies by choosing optional modules to suit your interests or career plans - such as international banking, risk management or public economics. You can also choose modules from outside the Economics and Mathematics departments.

You could also:

  • Spend a year in employment

  • Gain vital work experience on a Student Innovation Project

  • Spend a semester abroad"

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site - Highfield Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
L1N3
Institution code:
S27

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Application codes

Course code:
L1N3
Institution code:
S27

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This course and 4 other finance courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

91% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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59 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

84 Go onto work and study

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