BSc Actuarial Mathematics(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 2

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

1. Select appropriate methods to conduct a mathematical and statistical investigation.

2. Exhibit competency with a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems and do statistical modelling and inference.

3. Recognise the connection between mathematical models and the underlying reality that they seek to represent.

4. Develop a mathematical argument in multiple steps.

5. Understand how a mathematical concept can be represented in different ways.

6. Understand and interpret mathematical facts.

7. Work with a formalism to express mathematical and probabilistic concepts.

8. Write a coherent mathematical argument.

9. Demonstrate a broad understanding of macro- and micro-economic principles.

10. Demonstrate a broad understanding of financial reporting.

11. Use mathematical or statistical software and programming languages to solve problems and analyse data.

12. Describe several of applications of mathematics and statistics relevant to actuarial practice.

13. Use a range of sources to aid learning.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and set academic goals.

2. Confidence in dealing with abstract concepts.

3. Develop software and programming skills.

Assessment

The majority of modules will be assessed through a combination of in-person exams and coursework assignments. The form of the coursework will vary from module to module but typically would involve solving sets of problems which may or may not require the use of computer packages or computer programming. Project based modules will be assessed through written submissions and presentations.