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BSc Actuarial Science

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Mathematical Sciences
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Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary£33,000
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£33,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£37,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mathematical Sciences graduates nationally earn £23,000–£70,000 (463 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
55%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Elementary occupations
5%
07
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
0%
09
Secretarial and related occupations
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (07201)
07201
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (67% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
83%
Assessment & Feedback
73%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
78%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
10%
160-175
15%
176-191
10%
192-207
15%
208-223
5%
224-239
20%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Other HE
10%
Degree
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (07201)

07201

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

56%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
62%Secretarial and related
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track