Bachelor of Science Honours in Actuarial Science
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About this qualification
This is an advanced honours-level qualification in actuarial science, situated within the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is designed for further study and development in the quantitative analysis of financial and economic uncertainty, although the supplied information does not provide detailed curriculum or outcome statements.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study related to actuarial science, quantitative finance, economics, accounting or the analysis of financial risk may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s requirements, which should be confirmed directly.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development relevant to actuarial and related finance or economic analysis pathways. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific approved career relationships were supplied.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Quantitative reasoning
- Analytical problem-solving
- Analysis of financial and economic uncertainty
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Actuarial Science
- SAQA ID
- 116728
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- North West University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the offering is available for new enrolment.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any academic, practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether any professional-body, registration or progression requirements relevant to your intended pathway apply, as these are not established by the supplied information.