Actuarial Data Science BSc (Hons)
About This Programme
4-year actuarial science + data science undergraduate combining quantitative methods, statistics, machine learning, and actuarial mathematics. Year 1: Calculus A/B, Elements of Probability, Topics in Statistical Practice, Becoming a Professional. Year 2: Real Analysis, Algorithmic and Scientific Programming, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Data Science Life Cycle, Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, Multivariable Calculus. Year 3: Life Insurance Mathematics, Statistical Models, Stochastic Processes, Bayesian Inference, Survival Models. Year 4: Optimisation, Time Series and Machine Learning, Risk Theory, Statistics Dissertation. Fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA, full exemptions from professional exams), the Society of Actuaries (US, UCAP-AC status), and the Royal Statistical Society (RSS). Year 1 entry: A-Level ABB with Math; IB 26 (3 HL incl. Math grade 6); CBSE 75%+ (with 75% Math); American HS 70%+ + SAT I 1100 (500 English / 600 Math); FBISE Grade 12 80% (with 80% Math); Scottish Advanced Higher AB inc. Math + BBBB Highers; or Heriot-Watt Engineering Foundation CCCC. Year 2 entry (Sept only): A-Level AAB inc. Computer Science + A in Math; IB 28 with Computer Science HL + Math grade 6. Mandatory mathematics across all routes. September intake (Year 1 and Year 2). Tuition AED 82,264/year (inclusive of VAT), total programme AED 329,056. 90%+ graduate employment within six months. Programme Leader: Haslifah Hasim (Associate Professor).
What You'll Study
Year 1, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Calculus A
- Elements of Probability
- Calculus B
- Becoming a Professional
- Topics in Statistical Practice
Optional courses
- Software Development 1
- Logic and Proof
- Discrete Mathematics
- Software Development 2
- Web Design and Databases
Year 2, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Real Analysis
- Algorithmic and Scientific Programming
- Linear Algebra
- Probability and Statistics A
- Multivariable Calculus
- Data Science Life Cycle
- Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics B
Year 3, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Life Insurance Mathematics A
- Statistical Models A
- Stochastic Processes
- Life Insurance Mathematics B
- Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
- Statistical Models B
- Survival Models
Optional courses
- Further Statistical Methods
- Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
- Economics for professionals
Year 4, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Optimisation
- Time Series and Machine Learning
- Statistics Dissertation A
- Risk Theory
- Statistics Dissertation B
Optional courses
- Industrial Programming
- Statistics Special Topic
- Big Data Management
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
Year 1, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Becoming a Professional
- Calculus A
- Topics in Statistical Practice
- Calculus B
- Elements of Probability
Optional courses
- Discrete Mathematics
- Software Development 1
- Web Design and Databases
- Logic and Proof
- Software Development 2
Year 2, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Real Analysis
- Linear Algebra
- Algorithmic and Scientific Programming
- Probability and Statistics A
- Multivariable Calculus
- Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
- Data Science Life Cycle
- Probability and Statistics B
Year 3, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Life Insurance Mathematics A
- Statistical Models A
- Stochastic Processes
- Life Insurance Mathematics B
- Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
- Statistical Models B
- Survival Models
Optional courses
- Further Statistical Methods
- Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
- Economics for professionals
Year 4, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed course guide
- Optimisation
- Time Series and Machine Learning
- Statistics Dissertation A
- Risk Theory
- Statistics Dissertation B
Optional courses
- Industrial Programming
- Statistics Special Topic
- Big Data Management
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
Entry Requirements
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Our BSc in Actuarial Science is fully accredited with The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) which means that the subjects you study on our program lead to exemptions from the corresponding subjects with the IFoA. The programme is accredited by the Society of Actuaries US, and has been awarded UCAP (Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programs) Advanced Curriculum status (UCAP-AC). This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom. The programme is also accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
Programme Details
Award
BSc (Hons)
Start Date
September, January
Duration
4 years
Qualification
BSc (Hons)
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person