This programme is available in Edinburgh.
Programme Director: Dr Anatoly Konechny
Programme Code: F1J1-MSD
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, 3 optional courses
Semester 1 (Mandatory) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
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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) |
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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 with Dip in Industrial Training: Students will be permitted to transfer from BSc MSAS with Dip in Industrial Training to BSc Actuarial Science with Dip in Industrial Training 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) |
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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) |
F19MV Vector Analysis | F19AB Applied Mathematics B |
F19PB Pure Mathematics B | F19MC Complex Analysis |
F70LA Life Insurance Mathematics A | F19NB Numerical Analysis B |
F79PA Portfolio Theory and Asset Models | F70LB Life Insurance Mathematics B |
F79SP Stochastic Processes | F79DF Derivative Markets and Discrete-time Finance |
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 60%. All courses at grade E or better.
Year 4
Year 4 year in industry coordinator: Cathal Cummins
Stage 4: 2 courses (2 mandatory 60-credit courses) for the Diploma in Industrial Training.
Students spend a year in industrial placement.
Semester 1 (Mandatory) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
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F18ZA Industrial Training Placement A | F18ZB Industrial Training Placement B |
Progression to year 5: Students who have progressed to stage 4 have automatic progression to year 5.
Year 5
Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr David Bourne (Edinburgh)
- For an overview of what is in the 5th 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