Mathematics with Astronomy: University of Southampton

Course Description

This degree programme is unique in the UK. It will give you a good statistical training and leads to possible exemption from all eight Core Technical professional actuarial examinations. In addition, you will get a solid foundation in mathematics. The degree is an ideal one if you are thinking about a degree in statistics or finance, but do not wish to be locked into a single career pathway which a more specialised Actuarial degree might involve.

Being an actuary involves the design and maintenance of a variety of financial products such as life insurance, health insurance and pensions. The government employs actuaries to help to assess future demands on the social services.

Graduates from this degree commonly obtain lucrative employment with actuarial companies such as Deloitte and Touche, William Mercer and Watson Wyatt and other leading firms in the financial field.

Course content

• Calculus
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Statistics
• Differential equations
• Abstract algebra
• Number theory
• Fluid dynamics
• Relativity, black holes and cosmology
• Communicating and researching mathematics

Entry requirements

• A levels: AAB, including mathematics and preferably physics, or ABB, including further mathematics and preferably physics
• IB: 34 points, 16 at higher level, including 6 in mathematics
• Intake: 150
• Average applicants per place: 7–8

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/