our actuarial science degree helps you to get a head start on your professional journey to becoming an actuary, and empowers you with the tools you need to make your mark in the world, whatever that means for you. **reasons to study actuarial science at kent** * take a placement year to help boost your career skills and get paid doing it * learn to code in languages like r and prophet, which are widely used in industry * our actuarial science courses have been running for over 30 years, and recognised internationally as amongst the best in the world * this course is fully accredited by the institute and faculty of actuaries (ifoa) * you’ll benefit from the extensive industrial experience from ten qualified actuaries who will pass on their extensive experience to you **course details** **foundation year:** you’ll gain an understanding of a-level mathematics and further mathematics. you’re also taught university-level modules to prepare you for the full actuarial science degree. **first year:** you’ll gain the skills that will lay the foundation for the rest of your studies – including pure and applied mathematics, statistics and economics. **second and third years:** you’ll study modules that align with the professional exemptions from the ifoa, preparing you for your future career. head over to our website for more details.