Overview

The M.Sc. in Actuarial Science at University College Dublin is a specialist postgraduate degree designed for students from quantitative backgrounds who intend to qualify as professional actuaries. This comprehensive programme provides the essential mathematical and statistical foundations required to excel in the global financial services industry. Students benefit from a curriculum that balances theoretical rigour with practical application in risk management and economic modelling.

Why Actuarial Science at University College Dublin?

This programme is fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) in the UK, allowing high-performing students to secure block exemptions from various Core Principles examinations. The curriculum is delivered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics, which previously won the Science Postgraduate Course of the Year award. Students have access to expert supervision for their research dissertations and may benefit from the university's strong links with major financial institutions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 25590 per year
European fee: EUR 14860 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum covers a broad range of topics in mathematics, statistics, and financial reporting. Modules may include:

Actuarial Mathematics
Survival Models
Stochastic Models
Financial & Actuarial Maths
Core Actuarial Principles
Statistical Modelling for Actuaries
Probability and Statistics
Statistical Machine Learning
Actuarial Reporting

Careers with Actuarial Science

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the insurance, pensions, and investment sectors. The programme's strong industry reputation helps students transition into careers in risk management, consultancy, and financial analysis. Many students secure roles with leading global firms such as Allianz, AIG, Mercer, and Liberty Mutual. Additionally, some students may have the opportunity to undertake paid research placements with actuarial companies as part of their dissertation, providing valuable professional experience before graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bayesian Analysis

Professional ethics

Actuarial Statistics

Actuarial Mathematics

Survival Models

Actuarial Reporting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

UCD operates a rolling admissions policy for Graduate Taught Courses, with decisions being taken as soon as possible after receipt of completed applications.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Actuarial Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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65

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme is intended for applicants with degree in a quantitative area such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or economics and/or finance. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required. Degrees in Commerce or Accounting do not generally carry sufficient mathematics and statistics content to make students eligible for the MSc in Actuarial Science.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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25590 EUR / year

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14860 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

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1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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