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Mathematics and Actuarial Science

  • Master of Mathematics (with Honours)
  • 4 to 5 years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Actuarial Science is the study of risk and uncertainty, usually of a financial and long-term nature. Professionals who work in this industry are called actuaries, and it’s a career that’s regularly voted as a top three choice in job rankings. The strong intellectual challenges combined with the expected financial rewards make this a highly sought-after profession.

Our Mathematics and Actuarial Science degree introduces you to the world of an actuary, allowing you to build your technical mathematical skills, as well as developing your business understanding and helping you to become ready to join the world of industry.

The MMath in Mathematics and Actuarial Science degree builds on the BSc and allows you to apply the technical skills you’ve gained to real-world type situations, such as managing risk in a pension scheme, or identifying investments for an insurer.

On this degree you will become comfortable with data and with its manipulation, studying core modules on data science and artificial intelligence. You will also develop great team working skills and persuasive communication techniques. Crucially, you’ll be in a position to know why you are in an organisation and what you can contribute.

Completing the BSc degree can lead to you obtaining exemptions from the first tier Core Principles exams of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' (CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1 and CB2). If you extend your studies to the MMath, you will study modules which can lead to further exemptions from the three Core Practice exams of the IFoA (CP1, CP2 and CP3). This will help put you firmly on the pathway to becoming an actuary.

Modules

Course Modules

For more information on this course and a full list of modules visit the course information page on our website

Assessment method

For more information on the methods of assessment visit the course information page on our website

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Master of Mathematics (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • Time abroad (optional) • 4 to 5 Years

Start dates

  • 27 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
GN1G
Institution code:
L34
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
GN1G
Institution code:
L34
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

including Mathematics.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAABB

Including A in Maths.

AS

2 AS Levels accepted in place of 1 A-Level. Accepted in combination with other qualifications, including Mathematics A-Level grade A-B.

Access to HE Diploma

Access courses considered require a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. Plus Mathematics A-Level grade A-B. We may consider substantial Level 3 Maths Access credits in place of A-level Maths. Please contact admissions@leicester.ac.uk regarding eligibility

Scottish Advanced Higher
AAB

Including Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted in combination with Mathematics A-Level.

Extended Project

Considered when combined with other qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 30

Including grade 5 in HL Mathematics.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Considered when combined with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

plus A-Level Mathematics at grade A-B.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H1H2H2H2

including H2 in Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted in combination with other qualifications, including Mathematics A-Level.

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Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes. These offers are usually one or two grades lower than the standard entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must apply for an eligible course and meet specific criteria.

Learn more on the University of Leicester website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

This information will be updated as soon as the tuition fees for the academic year 2027/8 have been confirmed.

For further information about fees and funding please see the following page of the University website: https://le.ac.uk/student-life/undergraduates/fees-funding

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