MSc/Diploma in Actuarial Science

Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics


Frequently Asked Questions


What level of degree do I need to get a place on the course?

The normal requirement for a place on the Diploma course is an upper second class degree (II(1)) or better in Mathematics, Statistics or a related subject.

Other countries have different ways of grading degrees but the requirement is simply that it should be the equivalent to the requirement for UK students.

What if I don't have a maths or statistics degree?

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Roger Gray / Heriot-Watt University / R.J.Gray@ma.hw.ac.uk