Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training | Bachelor's degree | Business | On Campus | 5 years | Heriot-Watt University | United Kingdom

Our Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training degree is ideal if you’re interested in maths and looking for a course that offers a rewarding career – both intellectually and financially. It is unique in that it combines the rigorous studies of the BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science programme with a year-long work placement. Lasting five years, this Honours programme is longer than standard. Good performance means students can gain exemptions from professional examinations (CT1-CT8) as well as 12 months’ experience of working in an organisation such as a life insurance company, a pension consultancy, an investment management firm or a bank. Successful completion of this work placement is essential to achieving the Diploma in Industrial Training. The work placement helps you to develop specific work-related skills, giving you the opportunity to apply and build upon the theory you learn in your studies. It allows you to take on real responsibilities, enhance your interpersonal skills through teamwork and communication and experience workplace culture.