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UCD (NUI)

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Course Code:
DN230
Title:
Actuarial and Financial Studies
College:
UCD (NUI)
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Accountancy & Taxation
Banking, Insurance & Financial Services
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
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Business Consultant
Claims Broker
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Fund Accountant
Fund Administrator
Inspector of Taxes
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Actuaries are people who examine a situation to mathematically estimate the risk of an event occurring. Actuary work usually involves insurance for vehicles, property, etc.

This course includes training in statistics, maths, economics, and computer science.

There is a business language module included in advanced French, advanced German, or introductory German.

The course is strongly focused on maths and related topics. Mathematics grade HB1 or above required.



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Graduates may become Actuarial Trainees in insurance companies (both in Ireland and abroad). Many find employment in other areas of the financial services industry. The course becomes very demanding after its first year, but very good career prospects and excellent salaries await those who graduate.

 

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2012 Points 565
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