我们的精算学硕士课程旨在作为精算师职业的起点–为您准备在全球金融机构管理风险方面发挥领导作用。我们的许多员工都是合格的精算师，这意味着您将能够从他们广泛的商业知识和研究专长中受益。本课程通过互动式讲座，教程和实践课程，提供解决实际财务问题的动手经验。更重要的是，我们与行业的紧密联系意味着您将有机会在爱丁堡的金融部门度过暑假。
Our MSc Actuarial Science provides you with a fast track into the profession by providing up to six exemptions from the exams you must pass to become a fully qualified actuary. As an actuary, you are an expert in risk management. Most actuaries work in areas like life insurance, pensions, investments, banking and more. With your data science skills, you are in high demand across the world. Salaries are typically high and the work-life balance excellent. A newly qualified actuary in the UK usually earns between £50,000 and £60,000 each year, with salaries increasing significantly post-certification. Our MSc takes you through the first six actuarial exams with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) in the UK, accelerating your journey to becoming an actuarial professional. These examinations enhance your expertise in statistical and financial modelling. Our Actuarial Transformation: Introducing an innovative curriculum for 2024. We are thrilled to announce an exciting curriculum update set to launch in the academic year 2024-25 for our MSc Actuarial Science program at Heriot-Watt University. This comprehensive overhaul offers you a well-rounded approach to actuarial education, going well beyond academic theory to equip you with the practical skills and business awareness sought after by employers, allowing you to hit the ground running on day one of your actuarial career.