Overview

The Actuarial Science program offered by 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 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.

Skills and Careers Information

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 Include

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
Stochastic Modelling Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and places are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language

English

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90

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63

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Actuarial Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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63

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) 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.
In the case of competition for places, a selection will be made on the basis of your primary degree results and interview performance (if required).

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Tuition Fees

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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