Master of Science [M.S] (Actuarial Science)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
€24,370/Yr
€24,370 /Yr
- The programme provides a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance for future actuarial studies.
- Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a dissertation in a topical area of actuarial science under the supervision of a member of the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics.
- The dissertation will allow them to develop an understanding of how the theory and principles covered in the Core Subjects are applied in practice.
- Some students will have an opportunity to avail themselves of paid research placements with actuarial companies as a means of completing their thesis (interviews with the relevant companies will be required).
- The programme is suitable for students with no prior exemptions and for students who wish to add to any exemptions they already have.
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Important Dates
Admissions Are On Rolling Basis.
Event | Application Date |
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Introducation Day | Jun 21, 2022 |
Every Year Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2022 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | €24370 (EUR 24370) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | €26556 (EUR 26556) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in quantitative disciplines such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or economics and/or finance.
- Degrees in Commerce or Accounting do not generally carry sufficient mathematics and statistics content to make students eligible for the MSc in Actuarial Science.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Career and Placement after Course
As a graduate of the MSc Actuarial Science students can look forward to a career ranging from the traditional areas of insurance and pension consultancy to the rapidly expanding areas of investment and risk management.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
MBA Entrepreneurial Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
UCD Global Excellence Graduate Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student€ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 10,832/Yr$10,832 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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