University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences MSc (Actuarial Science)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

MSc (Actuarial Science)

Pretoria, South Africa

MSc

1 year

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The MSc (Actuarial Science) is designed for students interested in applying mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in various industries. The program blends theory and practical application, covering topics such as financial mathematics, probability models, and insurance. This course depth prepares graduates for professional actuarial examinations and gives a strong foundation for risk management practices.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as actuaries in insurance companies, pension firms, and financial institutions. They can also work as risk analysts, consultants, or in compliance and regulatory roles, offering significant contributions to decision-making processes that involve risk assessment.

MSc (Actuarial Science)

Requirement: Exemption for at least five of the A100- and A200-level subjects of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (or equivalent)

Faculty Notes

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is home to more than 6 500 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Faculty presents degrees in fields ranging from the proverbial A to Z – from actuaries to zoologists, and consists of 13 departments.

All degree programmes are designed to develop problem-solving individuals who can easily adapt to changing circumstances and take the lead in their chosen fields of specialisation. The qualifications awarded are of world-class and provide access to a multitude of career opportunities for dynamic and creative people. According to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings the University has achieved new world rankings in Physical Sciences, a discipline which features strongly in NAS and also maintains excellent positions on the ISI Web of Science (WOS) field rankings in Plant and Animal Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Environment and Ecology Sciences.

In the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.