Some university programmes have been approved by the Actuarial Profession as being of the required standard and quality to be accredited programmes which can lead to blocks of exemptions from the Profession's exams, providing that a suitable overall standard is achieved.

• Universities offering accredited programmes, and other actuarial degree courses

See also

• Universities offering non-actuarial degrees and diplomas eligible for exemptions

Exemptions arising from an accredited programme can only be granted once you have completed the programme and joined either the Faculty or Institute of Actuaries as a student member. Find out how to become a student or email admissions@actuaries.org.uk.

Completing and achieving the required standard on an accredited programme will lead to blocks of exemptions from the Profession’s exams rather than subject by subject exemptions. However, in some circumstances individual module exemptions may be recommended by the Profession’s Independent Examiners.

The syllabus coverage on university accredited programmes will be equivalent but not necessarily a complete match to the Profession’s syllabus.

The information about the university accredited programmes on this page has been agreed with the university where the programme is being delivered. We strongly recommend that you contact the university of your choice directly for further details and advice before applying for entry to the university programme.

Actual awards of exemptions will depend on the specific modules taken and the grades obtained.

A university may make a decision not to run advertised accreditation programme modules. The university's own website will give more details on current modules offered.

The Actuarial Profession is unable to advise you on the accreditation programme or the programme options you need to take. Our best advice is to take the programme where your abilities are the strongest, as actuarial employers are looking for a minimum 2.1 in a numerical degree.

• Application form and further details on how to apply 

If you hold a qualification from a university in this list, please include the following in your application

• a completed application form including payment for your exemptions
• a copy of the transcript of your marks.  The transcript must be a certified copy signed by your employer, who should be an actuary.
• official evidence that you have completed your degree
• a certified copy of any exemption recommendation letter(s) you have received from your university.

• Further information about actuarial careers