Overview

Actuarial Science at University College Cork provides a solid foundation in statistics, financial mathematics, economics and business finance. Upon completion of the course, your knowledge and skills could be applied to a range of industries in the financial services such as insurance, pensions, healthcare, banking, investment and risk assessment.

This course will equip you with the mathematical and statistical knowledge, and problem-solving skills, necessary to help businesses and institutions with their financial risk portfolio.

Career

An actuarial qualification is very highly regarded. Graduates continue to find employment in traditional areas such as insurance, pensions, underwriting, banking and financial consultancy. However new and non-traditional sectors of employment also attract our graduates and include investments, healthcare, risk management, financial planning, regulation, and hedge funds.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Theory of Annuities-Certain for Actuarial Science

Life Contingencies for Actuarial Science

Computer Analytical Techniques for Actuarial Applications

Application of Stochastic Methods in Actuarial Science

Actuarial Business & Financial Reporting Methods

Survival Methods for Actuarial Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Mathematics Statistics Actuarial Science View 8 other Masters in Statistics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2H2 honours primary degree in engineering, finance, physical or mathematical sciences, or equivalent, or a degree with a strong numerate content (as determined by the course committee)

You will have demonstrated by your performance in relevant modules that you have the numeracy skills required for this MSc degree course to the satisfaction of the course committee.

Graduates with a BSc in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science (FMAS graduates) and BSc Risk and Actuarial Studies (RAS graduates) are not eligible to apply for this course.

All candidates must ultimately be approved by the programme coordinator.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18490 EUR / year

≈ 18490 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8130 EUR / year

≈ 8130 EUR / year

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Cork

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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