Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training BSc (Hons) - Clearing

Overview

If you want to start your career with a year's work experience in hand, then you should consider this course. It combines the rigorous studies of the BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science with a year-long work placement in level 4. The work placement gives you experience of working in an organisation such as a life insurance company, a pension consultancy, an investment management firm or a bank. The Diploma in Industrial Training is gained through successful completion of this work placement. The work placement helps you to develop specific work-related skills, giving you the opportunity to apply and build upon the theory you learn in your studies. It allows you to take on real responsibilities, enhance your interpersonal skills through teamwork and communication and experience workplace culture.

The Diploma is available to all students, including those from overseas, as it does not require a work visa. If you are planning to come to the UK using a student visa you should check the Tier 4 Student Visa Policy Guidance to confirm you are permitted to undertake a work placement as part of your studies. It is your responsibility to find a suitable work placement; acceptance onto the course does not guarantee you a placement. If you are registered on the course and are unable to find a suitable work placement before the end of level 3 then you can transfer to the standard BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science degree. Organisations that recent students have secured placements with include Prudential, Aegon and Mercer. The degree is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society. The degree is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.

Employability

In highly skilled work

90% of those are in highly skilled work 15 months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students 15 months after graduating: £24000
• The average UK salary of students 15 months after graduating from a similar course: £27000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into 15 months after graduating:

• Business, research and administrative professionals
• Business and public service associate professionals