What do graduates do?
- Actuary
- Finance
- Statistics
- Operational research
- Management
- Teaching
Length by country
EnglandDurations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.
First year and core courses
Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.
Which subjects matter?
Manchester's typical offer is A*AA, including A* in mathematics or further mathematics. With the IB it is 37 points with 7, 6, 6 at Higher Level, including 7 in mathematics (analysis and approaches).
This is one example school’s requirement; requirements vary by school and country.
Before you apply
The programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and offers up to 5 exam exemptions (CS1, CS2, CM1, CB1, CB2), depending on performance and module choices.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
4 schools in 3 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
Ireland
Dublin City UniversityActuarial Mathematics · DublinUniversity College DublinActuarial & Financial Studies · Dublin
USA
Penn State UniversityActuarial Science · University ParkUnited Kingdom
University of ManchesterActuarial Science and Mathematics BSc · ManchesterWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
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- We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
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Last checked: November 2026.
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