About this course
Studying Actuarial Mathematics at Liverpool will allow you to take your career in any number of directions. Choose this programme and you will become an expert, using mathematical models to solve financial problems.
Introduction
Mathematics is a fascinating, beautiful and diverse subject to study. It underpins a wide range of disciplines; from physical sciences to social science, from biology to business and finance.
At Liverpool, our programmes are designed with the needs of employers in mind, to give you a solid foundation enabling you to take your career in any number of directions.
Actuarial mathematics prepares students to be professionals who use mathematical models to analyse and solve financial problems under uncertainty. Actuaries are experts in the design, financing and operation of insurance plans, annuities, and pension or other employee benefit plans.
This programme is aimed at students who want to work in the world of insurance, financial or governmental services, where actuarial mathematics plays a key role. You will graduate prepared for a career as an actuary, combining financial and actuarial mathematics with statistical techniques and business topics.
You will cover specialised work in advanced actuarial and financial mathematics. You will then study more advanced ideas in both life and non-life insurance mathematics as well as stochastic modelling, econometrics and finance.
We have accreditation from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, the professional body for actuaries in the UK.
What you'll learn
- Core aspects of Mathematics such as finance, algebra, calculus and statistics.
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- How to present and communicate clearly
- How to analyse and solve financial problems.
Accreditation
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
We have accreditation from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Currently our students can receive exemptions for CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1 and CB2 of the professional actuarial exams conducted by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, the professional body for actuaries in the UK.
Both accreditations can be achieved on a conditional basis. Accreditations depend on your choice and your performance on optional modules.