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BSc Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time5 YearsSubject: Mathematical Sciences
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Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary£33,000
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£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
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (07201)
07201
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 45 respondents (72% response rate)

85%
Teaching Quality
88%
Assessment & Feedback
84%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
82%
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

144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
208-223
5%
240+
60%

Entry Qualifications

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

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (07201)

07201

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

48%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
90%
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