If you have a love of mathematics and business but want to work with them in a more applied field, Actuarial Science is a great choice. As well as becoming a professional Actuary, it opens up doors to broader fields including data science and risk management. Our multidisciplinary Actuarial Science degree course brings together UEA’s Schools of Mathematics, Computing Sciences and Economics, along with the expertise of practising Actuaries.You’ll spend the third year of this four year degree in a commercial environment, working alongside professional actuaries, gaining a true understanding of the application of technical concepts in the workplace. So you’ll graduate not only with technical skills but with relevant work experience too, putting you one step ahead of other graduates.A Year in Industry is strongly recommended by our industry contacts, who say it significantly enhances your employment prospects. It will also count towards the work-based skills required to become a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.You’ll gain first-hand knowledge of the mechanics of your chosen field, while greatly improving your chances of progressing within that sector as you secure valuable contacts and insight. What’s more, you’ll be able to put theory into practice in a context governed by real-world time and financial constraints.**Course Structure**You’ll commence this four-year degree by further developing your knowledge of mathematics, computing, economics and business. Each year you’ll have the option to choose a traditional actuarial module or, if you’re thinking about specialising in data science, you’ll be able focus on developing additional computing skills. Plus, we’ll help you hone the communication and presentation skills essential to anyone entering the financial sector.**Year 1**Compulsory modules in the first year provide you with a clear understanding of mathematics, computing and problem solving. You’ll build on and develop your pre-existing knowledge and start developing your awareness and understanding of actuarial mathematics, as well as acquiring some practical modelling skills. Options in year one allow you to choose between a skills-based module, taught in partnership with practicing actuaries, and an additional computing module, designed to develop your data science skills.**Year 2**In the second year you’ll be introduced to specific actuarial themes and taught about business in the context of the actuarial profession. Optional modules offer you the choice between ‘Financial Accounting for Actuaries’, which is included in the accreditation agreement, and a computing science module. So, once again, you can tailor your programme to a more traditional actuarial science degree, or to one with a broader set of computing skills.**Year 3**You’ll spend your third year gaining hand-on experience working alongside practicing actuaries on industrial placement. We have well-established commercial connections throughout the UK and beyond, and we’ll help you to identify and compete for appropriate industrial opportunities. Recent placement partners have included Aviva, Lloyds Bank, NFU Mutual, Xafinity and LV.**Year 4**In your final year you’ll be able to focus on developing your advance knowledge of statistics, mathematics and professional actuarial practise. You’ll also be given the option to complete a dissertation, as well as a module taught in partnership with practising actuaries. Alternatively, if computer science is your preferred area of focus, you could choose to further develop these skills.**Disclaimer**Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**