The same mathematics, fewer professional exams, and where many actuarial students move.
- Competition
- Less (high)
- Subjects
- Covered
- Countries kept
- 3 of 3 Ireland, United States, Australia
Backup options
Pick your first-choice degree to see related fields worth keeping in reserve.
A maths-heavy degree that gives exemptions from professional exams; you qualify by passing exams to Fellow (FASSA). Actuarial work is employer-driven rather than licence-gated, and FASSA has a recognition route in eight of our nine countries (in the US only through the CAS, which covers general insurance). Open Actuarial Science
Mathematics requiredPhysical Sciences required at some universities
Maths Literacy not accepted
Competition for places: very high
Related alternatives 4
Compared with Actuarial Science. “Countries kept”: of the 3 countries where Actuarial Science rates good or better, how many also rate this field good or better.
Quantitative finance without the actuarial board exams.
- Competition
- Less (medium)
- Subjects
- Covered
- Countries kept
- 3 of 3 Ireland, United States, Australia
A professional designation recognised in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
- Competition
- Less (high)
- Subjects
- Covered
- Countries kept
- 2 of 3 Ireland, Australia
Strong mathematics carries over directly.
- Competition
- Less (high)
- Subjects
- Covered
- Countries kept
- 3 of 3 Ireland, United States, Australia
Other ways back in
- Extended curriculum programmes add a foundation year for applicants just below the requirements.
- Rewrite individual NSC subjects to improve a mark.
- Transfer after a strong first year in a related degree: many faculties accept this.
Ask each faculty which of these it offers: they differ widely.