Overview

What you can expect

Candidates can undertake coursework at NQF levels 8 and 9 that could count towards final qualification as an actuary, specialising in their preferred area of expertise. The credit dissertation weighting allows students to qualify for NRF funding. The Actuarial Science programme at the University of Cape Town may be done full-time (typically over 2 years) but is often done on a part-time basis, in which case it might take longer. Part-time students would generally not undertake more than one course per semester.

This Masters Degree is done by coursework and dissertation. The prescribed courses are offered in conjunction with the University of Stellenbosch. The coursework is coupled with research in a dissertation. Prospective students can also apply for credit for up to 36 points towards coursework regarding equivalent– level examinations passed through the UK, the AS, or another university.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Care

General Insurance

Life Insurance

Pensions

Specialist Finance & Investment

Actuarial Risk Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

234 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Actuarial Science View 4 other Masters in Actuarial Science in South Africa

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal in advance, and acceptance is subject to supervision capacity.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

96710 ZAR / year

≈ 96710 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / 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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