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Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry

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BSc (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 - 4 years September find out find out
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About Actuarial Science with a Year in Industry, BSc (Hons) - at University of Kent

Actuaries evaluate and manage financial risks, particularly in the financial services industry. Our specialist course is taught by professional actuaries and internationally renowned statisticians to make sure you're fully prepared for your career.

By choosing Actuarial Science BSc at Kent, you’ll develop key skills in maths, business economics, probability, statistics and calculus, all of which are highly sought-after by employers.

Our year in industry course enables you to gain paid industry experience in addition to being taught by our professionally qualified actuaries and internationally-renowned statisticians to ensure you are fully prepared for your future career.

We're fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, which means that you can achieve up to six exemptions from the 13 professional examinations required to become a qualified actuary. You could then continue your studies with our MSc Applied Actuarial Science to also achieve exemptions in CP1, CP2, CP3, and two SP subjects.


Entry requirements

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Why study at University of Kent

  • In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Kent has been ranked 387th in the world and 50th within the UK
  • Kent has been ranked a TOp 50 UK University in the Complete University Guide 2026 
  • 97% of research at Kent was found to be of international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (an independant national survey of UK universities 
  • Over 250 clubs and societies including a range of sporting, performance, cultural and faith groups. Share your interests and make lifelong friends around the world.
  • Canterbury and Medway is 60 mins from London by high-speed train.
  • Multimillion-pound scholarship fund,stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community
  • Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience – wellbeing, resources, workshops and career preparation.