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Business & Economics
Economics
BSc Actuarial Science
3 years
€2530 pa
Programme profile
As an actuary you are able to predict the future. Not really, of course. But you do use mathematics and statistics to determine the likelihood of certain events occurring in the future. An economic crisis, for example, or a fire, or a bankruptcy. During this programme, you learn how to estimate risks, calculate their financial impact, and mitigate them properly. UvA is the only Dutch university offering both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s programme in Actuarial Science.
Programme content
Year 1
This year is all about your basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics and economics. During the courses you will:
- get acquainted with the quantitative economics programmes
- examine case studies and complete assignments on the computer
- learn to work with advanced mathematical and statistical software such as R
Year 2
This year enhances your mathematical, statistical and research skills. You will start to apply these tools to econometrics and data science. You will execute your first ever research project. Also, you will take mandatory courses like Risk Theory and Life Insurance Mathematics
Year 3
In the 1st semester, you take electives, follow a minor, or study abroad. In the 2nd semester, you will become more and more familiar with the process of mathematically translating and clarifying the financial and economic risk-management problems faced by insurers, financial institutions and government bodies. And of course, you will be writing your BSc thesis
Progression
The university also offer an MSc Actuarial Science.
Entry Requirements
Three A-Levels, inc Maths [CCC, or above, preferred] plus 3 GCSEs
Scottish Students are required to have a SQC with 2 Advanced Highers {Grades A-C] and at least 4 Highers [Grades A-B]. Subjects to include Maths.
Six passes at Leaving Cert [inc 2 at H5] Maths required at H4 or above . Min 350 points
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