This programme is available in Edinburgh.
Programme Director: Dr Anatoly Konechny
Programme Code: F1F1-MSA
For further information about course choices consult:
An optional course may not run if there is insufficient demand for it; some choices of courses may not be available to students in some years because of timetabling constraints.
Year 1
Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Pamela Docherty (Edinburgh)
8 courses: 5 mandatory, up to 3 optional courses, up to 2 elective courses
| Semester 1 (Mandatory) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
|---|---|
| F17CA Calculus A | F17CB Calculus B |
| F17CC Introduction to University Mathematics | F77SB Elements of Probability |
| F77SA Topics in Statistical Practice | |
| Semester 1 (Optional) | Semester 2 (Optional choose 1) |
| C27IE Introductory Economics | F17GA Problem Solving |
| F77PD Professional Development Planning | |
| Semester 1 (Elective) | Semester 2 (Elective choose 1) |
| 1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course | C37FF Finance and Financial Reporting |
| 1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course |
Progression to year 2: a minimum of Grade D in all courses.
Year 2
Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Richard Davison (Edinburgh)
8 courses: 7 mandatory, 1 optional
| Semester 1 (Mandatory) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
|---|---|
| F18CD Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis A | F18CE Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis B |
| F18CF Linear Algebra | F78AB Actuarial and Financial Mathematics B |
| F78AA Actuarial and Financial Mathematics A (7.5 credits) | F78PB Probability and Statistics B |
| F78AP Algorithmic Scientific Programming (7.5 credits) | |
| F78PA Probability and Statistics A | Semester 2 (Optional choose 1) |
| F18NA Numerical Analysis A | |
| C37FF Finance and Financial Reporting (if not taken in year 1) |
Progression to year 3: a minimum of grade D in all courses.
‘Transfer to BSc Actuarial Science: Students will be permitted to transfer from BSc MSAS to BSc Actuarial Science at the end of year 2 if the following criteria are met – a minimum 60% (credit-weighted) average across F78PA/PB/AA/AB, and no course less than grade C in Year 2 (counting first attempts only)’
Year 3
Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Alexandre Martin (Edinburgh)
8 courses: 4 mandatory, 4 optional.
| Semester 1 (Mandatory) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
|---|---|
| F19PL Abstract Algebra | F19MO Ordinary Differential Equations |
| F79MA Statistical Models A | F79MB Statistical Models B |
| Semester 1 (Optional choose 2) | Semester 2 (Optional choose 2) |
| C27IE Introductory Economics (if not taken in year 1) | F19AB Applied Mathematics B |
| F19MV Vector Analysis | F19MC Complex Analysis |
| F19PB Pure Mathematics B | F19NB Numerical Analysis B |
| F70LA Life Insurance Mathematics A | F70LB Life Insurance Mathematics B |
| F79PA Portfolio Theory and Asset Models | F79DF Derivative Markets and Discrete-time Finance |
| F79SP Stochastic Processes | F79SU Survival Models |
| C37FF Finance and Financial Reporting (DE Year 3 students only) |
Progression to year 4: average mark on all courses that are rated SCQF level 9 or 10 of at least 40%. All courses at grade E or better.
Year 4
Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr David Bourne (Edinburgh)
- For an overview of what is in the 4th year courses, click on the Brief Descriptions PDF.
- Some options run subject to demand.
- Students must choose at least one course that starts with F1 and at least one course that starts with F7 in each semester.
8 courses: all optional
Some course choice combinations may not be available to students in because of timetabling constraints.
† Details of Actuarial Profession Exemptions