If you want the most direct route through Kent’s actuarial programme - and the chance to secure the highest number of IFoA exemptions - this is the course built for you.
The MSc Applied Actuarial Science (Integrated Master’s) is a 24-month, full-time course that combines the learning of Kent’s M1 (MSc Actuarial Science) and M2 (MSc Applied Actuarial Science) stages into one connected journey. You’ll develop a strong foundation in core technical knowledge, then move into advanced professional skills and specialist actuarial practice.
It’s designed to help you progress faster towards actuarial qualification, with eligibility for exemptions across Core Principles, Core Practices and Specialist Principles (subject to performance).
This Integrated Master’s offers exemptions from subjects within the Core Principle stage in the first year and exemptions from the Core Practices and Specialist Principle stages in the second year of the programme.
The MSc in Actuarial Science offers exemptions from subjects within the Core Principle Stage of the professional examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
The MSc in Applied Actuarial Science offers exemptions from subjects in the Core Practices Stage and the Specialist Principle Stage of the professional examinations.
UK International 2.1 or above in an acceptable subject
A first or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics or Physics. Other subjects with a high mathematical content will be considered.
Applicants holding a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject PLUS A Level Maths at A (or international equivalent) OR a pass in the CS1 or CM1 IFoA exams will also be considered.
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended learning programme with no on-campus provision.
This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.
Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on our English Language requirements webpage .
Examples:
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
PTE Academic 63 with a minimum of 59 in each sub-test
A degree from a UK university
A degree from a Majority English Speaking Country