The course will appeal to you if you are fascinated by financial and economic problems and would like to develop your skills in economics and mathematics to tackle them. BSc Economics and Actuarial Science focuses on the study of economics integrated with mathematics, statistics, demography and actuarial science. We are the only UK university to offer such combination of subjects. Southampton has great strengths in Actuarial Studies. We offer two joint-honours degrees: Economics and Actuarial Science and its sister course, Mathematics and Actuarial Science). The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries recognises both courses for its Fellowship exam exemptions. The programme is unique in the UK, steering a middle way between degrees in Actuarial Science and those in Economics or Mathematics. It equips you with the knowledge and understanding of economic theory and statistical methods and their applications necessary to undertake graduate study in economics or actuarial science and/or to pursue a future career as an economist or actuary. It provides an excellent preparation for a variety of careers in quantitative finance and will give you a head start if you intend to enter the actuarial profession. Employability is embedded into modules from the first year onwards. In each year, students take a non-credit bearing module in Economics Skills and Employability. For example, first years take ECON1016. Students can also take modules to enhance their employability in particular areas. For instance, there are modules on Social Enterprise; Economics with Experiments; Ethics in Science, Engineering and Technology, and finance modules which use the University Bloomberg Suite. Our student societies are very active. There is a special student society for Actuarial students as well as the main Economics society. If you are interested in social enterprise, then we have a thriving Enactus society. Other societies can help you with your chosen career including the Trading and Investment Society, Surge Radio, and the Bright Futures Society. For a complete list visit the SUSU all groups web page.