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MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science

Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science is a postgraduate Mathematics & Statistics course at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £25,704 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Mathematics & Statistics · £25,704 per year

Intakes: September

Combines actuarial expertise with data science and machine learning skills, enabling students to build and apply models in an actuarial context. Fully accredited by the IFoA for several advanced subjects including a CERA pathway. Completion typically accelerates actuarial qualification by 1-2 years. Graduates report an average salary of £34,967 and 100% employed within 15 months. Accreditation: IFoA. Entry requirements (from the course page): Minimum 2:1 honours degree with substantial actuarial content or equivalent; Should have covered much of the early IFoA syllabus: CM1, CM2, CS1, CS2, CB1, CB2. English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or accepted equivalent). International full-time tuition fee: £25,704 per year (September 2027 intake).

Modules

  • Actuarial Risk Management 1
  • Actuarial Risk Management 2
  • Machine Learning for Risk and Insurance 1
  • Machine Learning for Risk and Insurance 2

Careers

  • Actuary
  • Actuarial and financial C-suite roles

Frequently asked questions

How long is MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science at Heriot-Watt University?

MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science at Heriot-Watt University cost?

The listed tuition fee is £25,704 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science?

It is a postgraduate course in Mathematics & Statistics.

What will I study on MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science?

Modules include Actuarial Risk Management 1, Actuarial Risk Management 2, Machine Learning for Risk and Insurance 1 and Machine Learning for Risk and Insurance 2.

What careers can MSc Actuarial Management with Data Science lead to?

Typical roles include Actuary and Actuarial and financial C-suite roles.