Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

Level 1
Introduction to Statistical Science; Calculus; Algebra; Professional Development Planning; Finance; Economics and practical work.

Level 2
Probability and Statistics; Actuarial and Financial Mathematics; Linear Algebra; Real Analysis; Multivariate Calculus; Introduction to Numerical Methods and practical work.

Level 3
Financial Mathematics; Survival Models; Portfolio Theory; Life Insurance Mathematics; Applied Statistics; Stochastic Processes and a project.

Level 4
Risk Theory; Risk Management; Pension Funds; Life Office Practice; Financial Economics; Bayesian Inference and other statistical topics.

Entry Requirements

2022 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at AAAB including Maths at A plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at ABBC including Maths at A plus English at National 5.

For entry to Level 2 you would require 3 Advanced Highers at AAB including Maths at A plus Highers at AAAB.