入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求：You should have a good first degree (2:1 or higher) in a relevant first degree such as mathematics, statistics, economics or finance. A background in finance or economics is desirable but not essential.
英语要求： IELTS achieve a score of 6 or more in each section and an overall score of 6.5.
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £14,500
课程特征 Course Features：
The programme combines theoretical knowledge and technical expertise as well as the specialist knowledge and practitioner orientation required in the actuarial industry. The mixture of lectures and seminars will deliver the theoretical basis and understanding as well as the practical application of a wide range of techniques that actuaries are required to have. Critical awareness of current issues in actuarial finance which is informed by current research and modelling techniques.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Compulsory modules:
Applied statistics and probability
Corporate finance
Models in actuarial finance
Applied financial modelling
Accounting for managers
International investment
Economics for business
Discrete time finance
Optional modules:
Contingencies
Security investment analysis
Financial derivatives
Corporate governance
Statistical models
Portfolio risk management
职业前景 Career Prospects：
As an actuary you can work in insurance, the pensions industry, healthcare, investment banking, or in any organization where risk management plays an important role. Being a qualified actuary also provides you with the wide range of skills needed to undertake consultancy and advise on a range of different projects.
This degree is also an excellent qualification for individuals seeking to undertake a PhD studies in areas such as, actuarial science, economics and finance as it combines cutting edge research with rigorous analytical skills.