The Master’s in Actuarial Science MSc at Swansea University is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Program Curriculum
You will study a selection of compulsory modules and as you progress through your course you will have more flexibility to study the topics that interest you.
Year 1 (Level 7T) FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert Students choose 180 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Actuarial Science Masters Dissertation September-June 60 MA-D01 Cashflows and Interest Rates September-January 15 MA-M45 Probability and Statistics for Finance September-January 15 MA-M49 Markov Processes and Applications September-January 15 MA-M64 Machine Learning January-June 15 MA-M08 Assurance and Annuity January-June 15 MA-M46 Risk and Survival Models January-June 15 MA-M65 Optional Modules Options Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance Introduction to Programming in Java September-January 15 CSCM41 Financial Mathematics in Discrete Time September-January 15 MA-M58 Principles of International Finance September-January 15 MN-M002 Numerical Analysis January-June 15 MA-M31 Financial Mathematics in Continuous Time January-June 15 MA-M59
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
