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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year)
London School of Economics
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) course at London School of Economics.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
A*AA at A Level (A* Mathematics).
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at London School of Economics. These students are taking Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A* |
| Economics | A* |
| Further Mathematics | A* |
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N322
Here's what London School of Economics says about its Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) course.
The BSc in Actuarial Science at LSE is a programme of study that provides an intriguing blend of statistics, mathematics, finance, and the social sciences. It's designed for students with a strong mathematics aptitude and an interest to learn from a social science perspective that embraces multifaceted interdisciplinary approaches and insights (eg, societal context and ethical dimensions).
Students will learn through an approach characterised by its academic rigour, mathematical focus, and applications to solve important problems and tackle complex challenges especially for insurance, finance, climate change, government, commerce industry, and academic research. It aims to provide students with the intellectual foundation to prepare them for further study, or for professional and managerial careers, particularly in the actuarial profession or in other areas requiring the application of quantitative skills (eg, risk analysis and management; business and investment analysis) to support informed decision-making. Finally, this is a broad-based degree programme within which students may choose to study a specialist area according to their developing interests and career plans.
Many students find and complete work experience in actuarial and financial firms with support from our department and LSE Careers. Typically, our graduates move on to high-earning careers in insurance (life and general), banking, finance, pension, consultancy, and statistics.
Source: London School of Economics
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Statistics
Location
London School of Economics and Political Science | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Actuarial science
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £29,200 per year (provisional) |
| International | £29,200 per year (provisional) |
London School of Economics student reviews
Showing 49 reviews
2nd year
Economic history
7 months ago
Night life surprisingly active; you just have to make sure to make friends in halls / course / sports. Sports particularly socially active.
2nd year
Economic history
7 months ago
Expensive university but with v. good job prospects so not too worried
1st year student
1 year ago
Wide variety of societies available, I've found that the sports societies have been the best
1st year student
1 year ago
It's quite good if you get stuck in, I would say that if you don't really put yourself out there then you could feel very lonely very fast.
1st year student
1 year ago
It is in London which is obviously quite expensive and I was never really eligible for financial support
1st year student
1 year ago
Didn't really need much
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at London School of Economics
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from London School of Economics students who took the Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
97%
high
Organisation and management
97%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
97%
high
How well organised is your course?
98%
high
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
83%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
low
Student information
See who's studying at London School of Economics. These students are taking Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from London School of Economics graduates who took Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£38k
First year after graduation
£52.6k
Third year after graduation
£56.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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