BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies

This full-time degree at the University of Mauritius prepares students for careers in insurance and risk assessment and provides a foundation for later study towards actuarial fellowship. Actuarial science uses quantitative techniques to assess and control financial risk. The programme holds Accreditation by Subject Agreements from the IFoA, the actuarial professional body, for its six Core Principle subjects, which can be exempted at undergraduate level. Study draws on actuarial statistics, actuarial mathematics and finance. Entry requires three subjects passed at GCE A Level, with grade A or better in Mathematics, and an aggregate HSC mark of at least 26. Insurers, banks, government agencies and corporations use actuarial analysis to design insurance policies and retirement and pension plans. The degree takes three years at minimum and carries 206 credits, including a 20-credit dissertation.