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Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Actuarial Science

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh — City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 25,808
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Actuarial Science degree is ideal for those who are interested in maths and looking for a course that offers a rewarding career – both intellectually and financially. As 30% of teaching staff are qualified actuaries, this degree also offers current teaching that’s always applicable to the real workplace and current economy. There are also opportunities for industry placements and an exchange year in Canada or Australia. The degree is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society. Heriot-Watt University is recognised as a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), North America. A range of external speakers from industry present to the students throughout the year. These talks are organised by academics within the Department, who have close links to the actuarial profession and the financial sector. Recent participants have included Standard Life, Munich Re, Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group and Hymans Robertson. Students will have many opportunities to develop their skills in specialist mathematical and statistical software throughout their degree to solve real-world problems, learn programming and mathematical modelling skills and handle large, complex data sets. This software includes: R Excel Matlab SPSS Practical, computer-based project work is an integral part of many of the courses, to help students prepare for the modern workplace.
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 25,808
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lochside Walk Currie

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

Heriot-Watt University is a product of the Scottish Enlightenment. A pioneer in bringing education to working people in 1821 and founder of a global movement through the creation of the world's first Mechanics Institute. Heriot-Watt is a university with global presence and a visionary international strategy. Since the early 1990s, they have built sustainable academic partnerships with institutions across the globe from the US to the Ukraine and from China to Trinidad and Tobago. They continue to push new frontiers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, business, and design. Why Her...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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