School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
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Welcome

The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics is part of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, and of the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences. We are a world-leading centre of teaching and research in actuarial mathematics, financial mathematics, probability and statistics, and were the first in the UK to offer a specialised course in actuarial science. In addition, all our actuarial courses are accredited by the UK actuarial profession: something only a small number of institutions have achieved.

Courses

BSc Actuarial Science
BSc Financial Mathematics
BSc Statistical Modelling
MSc/PG Diploma Actuarial Science
MSc Financial Mathematics
MSc Quantitative Risk Management

Heriot-Watt's Actuarial Science is Unbeaten!

The results from the most recent National Student Survey reveal that in terms of the ‘Overall Student Satisfaction’ rating, no other university that offers a specialist actuarial course has a higher score than Heriot-Watt's Actuarial Science. This is the second year running we've enjoyed a high level of satisfaction in the Mathematics and Statistics category.