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Actuarial Science (Foundation)

  • BSc
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Clerkenwell (City)
Awarded by:
City St George's, University of London
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Course summary

The Foundation Year is a one-year full-time programme that provides an entry route to the BSc Actuarial Science, the BSc Data Analytics and Actuarial Science and the BSc Finance with Actuarial Science for UK students. The Foundation Year is designed to prepare you for the subjects that will be covered in more depth throughout the rest of your degree. Part of City St George's, University of London, Bayes is ranked amongst the top 6 business schools in the UK*

The Foundation Year in Actuarial Science aims to provide students with a knowledge of Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Accounting and Finance, Economics, IT and Computing sufficient to enable them to undertake an undergraduate degree in the area of Actuarial Science. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year you will progress on to the BSc Actuarial Science degree. However, the Foundation Year is identical to that for the BSc Accounting and Finance degree and so you may be able to transfer onto the BSc Accounting and Finance degree on successful completion of the Foundation Year. It should be noted though that you will not be able to transfer onto any of the other undergraduate programmes at Bayes.

The Actuarial Science degrees provides students with the skills to start their actuarial career, with the added flexibility of allowing students to alternatively use these skills to enter risk management, investment management or financial analysis upon graduation. This degree can provide exemptions from subjects CM1, CM2, CS1, CS2, CB1 and CB2 of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ examinations depending on which degree you choose.

*Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2022

Modules

You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.bayes.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/actuarial-science-foundation

Assessment method

Some assessment is by coursework which you take home and complete with the aid of your notes. There will be continual assessment using class tests but no large formal exams.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework
The approximate percentage of the course assessment is as follows:0% written, 17% practical, 83% coursework

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clerkenwell (City)

Study options

  • BSc • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G320
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell (City)
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G320
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell (City)
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level BBB

Must include A Level Mathematics.

We accept all foreign language A Level subjects, and such subjects are considered for entry even if it is the applicant’s native language.

If you are studying General Studies or Critical Thinking, these subjects will not be included in any offer condition.

For A-Level applicants we also require a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE English.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDD

This qualification is only accepted alongside A Level Mathematics (requirement grade B). We also require a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE English.

Access to HE Diploma D: 15 credits M: 15 credits P: 15 credits

This qualification is only accepted alongside A Level Mathematics (requirement grade B). We also require a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE English.

Scottish Higher Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DD

This qualification is only accepted alongside A Level Mathematics (requirement grade B). We also require a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE English.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 30 points

30 points overall with 5 in Higher Level Maths and either Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English.

T Level Not accepted

Please note this course is only open to Home fee-paying applicants.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.

Learn more on the City St George’s, University of London website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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