Overview

This Actuarial Science (Research) from University of Kent, which can be taken three to four years full-time or five to six years part-time, offers the opportunity to work in highly topical areas such financial modelling and estimation, quantification of diversification benefits, quantifying financial risks, and derivatives pricing. Applications for PhD research in these and other areas will be welcomed.

There's an active seminar programme involving a wide range of speakers and members of the PhD community regularly attend/present their work at leading conferences and institutes.

Before applying for this Actuarial Science programme from University of Kent, it is strongly recommended that you contact the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science in the first instance to discuss your study plans with the programme director.

Careers

Helping our students to develop strong employability skills is a key objective within the School and the University. We provide a wide range of services and support to equip you with transferable vocational skills that enable you to secure appropriate professional positions within industry. Within the School we run specialist seminars and provide advice on creating a strong CV, making job applications and successfully attending interviews and assessment centres.

Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in the actuarial, finance, insurance and risk sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic capital and financial risk management
Longevity risk
Public policy aspects of risk classification

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-06 00:00:00 , International

More details

Although there is no fixed closing deadline for applications to research degrees, we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Actuarial Science View 9 other PhDs in Actuarial Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or good second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent).
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19300 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Canterbury

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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