University courses

University courses

Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.

Explore a pathway

Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.

Choose a branch, then a career.

Selected careerActuary

GCSE and IGCSE preparation

  • English and mathematics

    Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.

A-level subjects

  • Mathematics

    Mathematics is required.

University courses

  • Actuarial science

    Direct qualifying route. A direct academic route. Mathematics plus professional exams is equally established.

  • Mathematics

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Economics

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Accounting and finance

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

Possible careers

  • Actuary

    Direct qualifying route. A direct academic route. Mathematics plus professional exams is equally established.

  • Investment analyst

    Alternative route. Relevant quantitative training. Not a dedicated investment qualification.

This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.