MSc Actuarial Science (China)

University of Liverpool

The MSc Actuarial Science is a full time postgraduate programme aimed primarily at students with undergraduate degrees from the disciplines of mathematics, statistics, finance, insurance or any other programme with a high mathematical content. This programme covers a series of core modules mapping to the professional exams from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) in UK and Society of Actuaries (SOA) in North America. Upon completion of this programme, the students will equip with a wide range of actuarial skills and problem-solving capabilities in risk management, stochastic modeling, data analysis, predictive analytics, and life and non-life insurance pricing and reserving etc. XJTLU’s Actuarial Science programmes have the UCAP–Advanced Curriculum (UCAP-AC) accreditation from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) in North America. The undergraduate Actuarial Science programme has received subject exemption from 3 core exams from IFoA (CS1,CM1 and CM2).MSc Actuarial Science programme at XJTLU provides the students a series of modules to learn the essential python/R programming skills in actuarial science and data analytics.Students will have access to a variety of resources from academic and professional platforms, including the Intelligent Computing and Financial Technology Laboratory (ICFT) and various research seminars in Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics delivered by well-known researchers around the world.Our faculties offer powerful support both academically and professionally, with members affiliated to IFoA and SOA who can offer professional advice and up-to-date industry development.Students have the opportunities to meet with affiliated Actuaries through the regular workshops hosted by IFoA and SOA at our University students also have the chance to undertake internships and work placements at firms in the insurance and finance industries.