Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Actuarial Science in Ireland

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Actuarial Science

•  University College Cork, Cork  
  Duration: 1 year Full-time
  
  Course Outline:
  Our MSc Actuarial Science course is designed for graduates of quantitative disciplines who want to kick-start a career in Actuarial Science. It provides a solid foundation in statistics, financial mathematics, economics and business finance. Upon completion of the course, your knowledge and skills could be applied to a range of industries in financial services such as insurance, pensions, healthcare, banking, investment and risk assessment.
  
  This course will equip you with the mathematical and statistical knowledge, and problem-solving skills, necessary to help businesses and institutions with their financial risk portfolio.
  
  The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
  
  The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) have approved programme-level exemption status for this MSc Actuarial Science programme. This exemption refers to the first 6 Core Principles of the new 2019 IFoA curriculum (equivalent to 8 Core Technical subjects in the pre-2019 curriculum).
  
  Students may be recommended for exemption from the Institute’s own professional examinations in up to 5 of these Core Principle subjects (equivalent to 7 exams in the pre-2019 curriculum) by performing sufficiently well in the corresponding examinations of the MSc programme. The IFoA exemptions covered are CM1, CM2, CB1, CB2, CS1 & CS2. UCC is one of the very few universities in Ireland which can offer students the potential to receive this level of exemption from the professional actuarial examinations.
  
  Modules
  PART I
  Core modules (45 credits)
  ST6001 Theory of Annuities-Certain for Actuarial Science (10 credits)
  ST6005 Life Contingencies for Actuarial Science (10 credits)
  ST6015 Computer Analytical Techniques for Actuarial Applications (5 credits)
  ST6017 Application of Stochastic Methods in Actuarial Science (5 credits)
  ST6020 Actuarial Business & Financial Reporting Methods (5 credits)
  ST6022 Survival Methods for Actuarial Science (5 credits)
  ST6032 Stochastic Modelling Techniques (5 credits)
  
  Elective modules (15 credits)
  List A (CS1 modules):
  ST6003 Probability and Mathematical Statistics for Actuarial Science (10 credits) and
  ST6018 Regression and Generalized Linear Model Techniques for Actuarial Science (5 credits)
  Or
  List B (CM2 modules):
  ST6016 Applied Financial Risk Modelling and Analytics for Actuarial Science (5 credits) and
  ST6019 Application of Computational Methods in Actuarial Science and Risk Modelling (5 credits) and
  ST6023 Modelling & Risk Analysis for Actuarial Science (5 credits)
  NOTE: The choice of electives must be agreed in advance with the programme coordinator.
  
  PART II
  Core modules (30 credits)
  PA6007 Market Analysis Methods for Actuarial Science (10 credits) and
  ST6009 Application of Core Technical Research Methodologies in Actuarial Science (20 credits)
•  Queen's University Belfast, Belfast  
  Course entry requirements
  (i) Graduate
  Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a highly quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance or Economics. A strong performance in quantitative modules is required.
  
  English Language Requirements
  Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years
  
  International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.
  
  For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.
  
  If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.
  
  Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
  Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Mode of study: Full time

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