Study Actuarial Science with a Foundation Year at University of Kent in the UK, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Actuaries evaluate and manage financial risks, particularly in the financial services industry. Our specialist courses are taught by professionally qualified actuaries and internationally renowned statisticians to make sure you're fully prepared for your career. Our foundation year course provides an opportunity for you to develop your mathematics skills and start learning some university-level material, fully preparing you for university study before you progress onto the Actuarial Science degree.

Which department am I in?

School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

Canterbury Campus,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

96 UCAS points
A Level: CCC including Mathematics at grade C. Use of Maths A level is not accepted as a required subject
BTEC: - MM plus A Level Maths at C (but excluding Use of Maths)
IB - 96 tariff points from your IB Diploma, including HL Maths or HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 4 or SL Maths or SL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 6, typically H5, H5, H5 or equivalent
Other Qualifications:
T level
Access to HE Diploma: A typical offer would be to obtain the Access to HE Diploma in a suitable subject with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, with 15 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit.