Overview

The staff are strongly committed to research and teaching. They have published several well-regarded text books and are world leaders in their individual specialisms, with their papers appearing in learned journals such as: Journal of the Operational Research Society, The North American Journal of Economics and Finance, Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Scandinavian Actuarial Journal, ASTIN Bulletin, North American Actuarial Journal, and Journal of Banking & Finance.

The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science is genuinely innovative and student-focused. The research groups are working on a broad range of collaborative areas tackling real-world issues.

Your future

Many of the former PhD students have gone on to work as academics in prominent institutions across the world, such as the University of Cambridge, University of Nottingham and many other international universities. Some have also remained at the University of Essex, working as postdoctoral research fellows, research impact officers, or lecturers.

Other graduates of the PhD Actuarial Science from University of Essex have joined organisations like the Met Office, the Ministry of Defence, and companies based in the City of London. There is a high demand for those with a numerate background in all sectors of the economy, so the graduates are sought after in the UK and abroad.

Programme Structure

A research degree gives you the chance to investigate an area or topic in real depth, and develop transferable research skills.

During your time in the School you have opportunities to attend conferences, publish papers, and give talks at departmental research seminars.

You may also attend some university modules, and will meet with your supervisor typically on a weekly basis.

Within the School, the PhD students are usually encouraged to take the taught module, Research Methods, in the first year of study, so you are well equipped with the necessary skills to undertake effective research. You may also attend some other modules on an informal basis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-20 00:00:00

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More details

There is not currently a deadline to apply; however, courses may stop taking applications once full.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

60

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need a good honours degree and a Masters degree in a relevant subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.

You may be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

They accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications they accept. Remember to tell them about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

If English is not your first language , they require IELTS 6.0, or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

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

19650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19650 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5006 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5006 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

Home/UK fee: £2,503 per year

International fee: £9,825 per year

Living costs for Colchester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

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