University courses
University courses
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Selected courseActuarial science
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
Mathematics is required.
- Mathematics
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Economics
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Accounting and finance
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
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.