L1N3 BScSoc Economics and Actuarial Science
L1N3 Bsc Economics and Actuarial Science
(3 yrs)
The course will appeal to you if you are fascinated by financial and economic problems and would like to develop your skills in economics and mathematics to tackle them. Economics and Actuarial Science focuses on the study of economics integrated with mathematics, statistics, demography and actuarial science.
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Programme StructureModule choices in year one are dependent on whether you have studied economics at A level. The programme structure below outlines the modules that you may typically expect to study, although this may vary depending on demand for the modules and staff availability. Eight modules are studied each year, with four in each semester. During year three you will study a dissertation, equivalent to two modules, which is a piece of independent research on a topic of your choice spread over both semesters.
Key factsSouthampton has close links to the actuarial profession through the Bournemouth Actuarial Society.
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Most A level subjects are acceptable with the exception of General Studies. One subject such as those on the following list is accepted if combined with other academic subjects:
