Bachelor of Science
Economics and Actuarial Science
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Assess risk and uncertainty
using mathematical and statistical methods
Overview
Bachelor of Science Economics and Actuarial Science
Course Code: JPT(N/314/6/0060) 01/26 MQA/PA14229
Duration: 3 Years
Intake: September
Delivery Model:
Full time (3+0) in Malaysia OR
spend up to two years in the UK (2+1 and 1+2)
Description
Actuarial science uses mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk and uncertainty. Actuaries are essential in industries such as insurance and finance. You’ll study core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods. Optional modules will let you shape your studies around your interests or career plans. These include international trade, survival models or public economics.
Why Study This Course
Quality education at affordable fee. Save up to 60% of the cost when you complete your degree in Malaysia
Pathway to the UK*. Complete your Southampton degree either in Malaysia or in the UK (1+2 or 2+1 options are available)
Rewarding scholarships and education grants.
Course Structure
Year 1 will expose you to the foundation in Mathematics and statistical techniques such as optimisation and hypothesis testing. You will also study Macroeconomics to learn about measures of GDP, inflation and unemployment, and concepts used in Microeconomics. You will deepen your understanding in Economics in Year 2 by studying both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics alongside Econometrics and Applied Statistics. In your final year, you can choose to write a dissertation in an economics or demography topic of your choice.
- Mathematics for Economics
- Foundations of Microeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Economics with Data
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Modelling in Economics
- Statistics for Economics
- Economics Skills and Employability
- Economics with Experiments
- Linear Algebra
- Economics Skills and Employability
- Econometric Theory
- Financial Mathematics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- ECON Dissertation: Prelim Info
- Econometrics with Big Data
Optional modules:
- Accounting and Finance for Non-specialists
- Stochastic Processes
- Industrial Economics
- Topics in Macroeconomics
- Economics Skills and Employability
- Dissertation: Research Project
- Dissertation: Research Topic
- Dissertation: Literature Review
- Project/ Dissertation
Optional modules:
- Actuarial Mathematics
- Survival Models
- Principles of Finance
- Topics in Macroeconomics
- Mathematical Finance
- Statistical Methods in Insurance
- Macroeconomic Policy
- Public Economics
University of Southampton degrees are highly valued by employers and studying at both our Malaysia and Southampton Campuses will equip you with the skills to operate globally.
Our economics and actuarial science degree will open up a wide range of career options including:
- Economists
- Actuaries
- Statisticians
- Investment analysts
- Financial advisers
- Accountants
- Business analysts
- Marketing professionals
Southampton Business School graduates have secured roles in organisations including:
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young (EY)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- Proctor & Gamble
Times Group
Malaysian student:
- RM40,900 per annum
International student:
- RM47,450 (£8,627) per annum
We offer up to 100% scholarships. Chat with our counsellors to understand your options.
A-level
AAA with A in Mathematics; or AAB with A in Mathematics and B in Further Mathematics
IB
36 points overall, 18 at Higher Level, including 6 points from Higher Level Mathematics
STPM
AAB with A in Mathematics
UEC
AAAAA with A in Mathematics; or AAAAB with A in Mathematics and B in Advanced Mathematics
Monash University Foundation Year
70% pass overall
Other Foundation Years will be considered on a case by case basis
SPM/GCSE
Applicants must hold SPM/GCSE Mathematics at grade B/6
English language qualifications
Band B (IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components or GCE O-Level (1119 Grade C))
The University of Southampton Malaysia accepts various English Language Tests, to read more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Our typical entry requirements may subject to change. If you are unsure about your qualification or results, please contact our professional team of counsellors, or speak to your school’s guidance counsellors.
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The University of Southampton is an incredible place to study, with amazingly talented, approachable lecturers and teaching assistants who care about you succeeding in your degree. My degree allowed me to keep as many doors open as possible for me to decide what I would like to do as a career.
Zain-A-Hasnain Shabbir
BSc Economics and Actuarial Science
University of Southampton
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