Overview

You’ve already built your actuarial foundations. Now it’s time to apply them and move closer to qualification, faster.

The MSc Applied Actuarial Science (M2) is a practice-focused, IFoA-accredited programme designed for students with prior actuarial study. You’ll develop advanced technical and professional skills, including modelling and communication - the skills that help actuaries thrive as problem-solvers and strategic thinkers in financial services.

You can tailor the course to your purpose by choosing two specialist options from key practice areas, from life insurance and investments to general insurance and enterprise risk management (with potential CERA eligibility for those following this specialism).

Alongside specialist learning, you’ll strengthen practical capability with tools and approaches used in industry, including Excel, R and PROPHET.

Choosing the right start point matters

We offer a variety of pathways to becoming an actuary. And we want to help you choose the right path:

If you’re new to actuarial science but have a strong maths background start with MSc Actuarial Science (we call this the “M1” stage) for a confident career switch.
If you have already studied actuarial science as a BSc, a Postgraduate Diploma or already completed the M1 (MSc in Actuarial Science) course, this MSc in Applied Actuarial Science is likely for you (we call this the “M2” stage).
If you want to study both options and have the chance to complete 11 of the 13 principles required to qualify as an actuary, then you might choose the Integrated Master’s (M1 then M2). This is popular with international students for a single visa journey, with the option to opt out after Year 1 and still graduate with MSc Actuarial Science.

Not sure which is right for you? Email AskAnActuary@kent.ac.uk and we can advise.

Accreditation

Our MSc in Actuarial Science, MSc in Applied Actuarial Science and International Master’s are all fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Enterprise Risk Management

Life Insurance

Investment and Finance

Modelling Practice

General Insurance Pricing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

There is no fixed application deadline for home students, but it is strongly recommended you apply no later than three months before your intended start date.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good first degree in Actuarial Science, or a degree that covers all or most of the Core Principles Stage subjects of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ examinations. We may also accept applicants who have a good first degree in another subject and who have passed most of the Core Principles Stage subjects.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

For fee information see: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/174/applied-actuarial-science

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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