Program Overview
The Actuarial Science MScPGDip at University of Leicester is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Actuarial Science MScPGDip programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 19,070 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,170 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Actuarial Science MScPGDip programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory of InterestÃÃ
- StatisticsÃÃ
- ModelsÃÃ
- Mortality
- Financial MathematicsÃÃ
- Finance and Financial ReportingÃÃ
- Further StatisticsÃÃ
- Applied StatisticsÃÃ
- ContingenciesÃÃ
- Financial EngineeringÃÃ
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
At least a 2:1 in a relevant subject. This will usually be Maths, Statistics or Physics as you will need a solid background in maths including knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, basics of probability and statistics. We will consider graduates from other subjects on an individual basis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,070 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,170 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,070 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,170 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leicester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Leicester
University of Leicester
Leicester, United Kingdom
TheUniversity of Leicester(/ˈlɛstər/ⓘLEST-ər) is apublicresearch university based inLeicester, England. It was established as auniversity collegein 1921. In 1957, the university's...
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
