About Bsc (hons) Actuarial Science in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Our Actuarial Science degree is ideal if you’re interested in maths and looking for a course that offers a rewarding career – both intellectually and financially. As 30% of teaching staff are qualified actuaries, this degree also offers current teaching that’s always applicable to the real workplace and current economy. There are also opportunities for industry placements and an exchange year in Canada or Australia.

Results from the latest Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education (DLHE) survey show that 85% of our Mathematics and Statistics (including Actuarial Science) graduates are employed with a graduate position, or continuing further studies.

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements

• Highers AAAB including Mathematics at A
• A-Levels AAB - AAA including Mathematics at A
• Int. Baccalaureate 28 points with higher level Mathematics at 6
• BTEC DDD including sufficient Mathematics

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers ABBC including Mathematics at A
• A-Levels ABC including Mathematics at A

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers AAB including Mathematics at A plus excellent Highers
• A-Levels AAA including Mathematics
• Int. Baccalaureate 30 points with higher level Mathematics at 7
• BTEC DDD including sufficient Mathematics
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Mathematical and Computer Science

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.