Induction will involve completing the final stages of the student registration process.
Once the formalities are complete, you will have the opportunity to attend pre-sessional classes in probability and mathematical statistics, a basic mathematics refresher, and pre-study programming modules (including R and Python). You will also receive an introduction to careers services and attend the annual careers fair, as detailed in the induction timetable. More careers and professional development events will follow.
You will also learn about the course structure and the exemptions recommendation process, and get to know your fellow students, the Course Director, and the Faculty.
We look forward to welcoming you all in September!
Questions
If you have any questions about the student experience on one of our MSc degrees, who better to ask than one of our current MSc students? Our helpful Online Student Ambassadors will be happy to answer your queries.
Timetables
You should use the MyTimetable system to view your timetables. Your timetable will be available later this summer. Important: To help you generate an accurate timetable please read this quick guide on how to use the system first.
Pre-course reading
Whilst there is no required pre-course reading, we highly recommend that you revise basic calculus and algebra before joining the course.
If you are interested in a more specific reading list in preparation for your master’s degree, covering topics from basic fundamentals to more applied concepts, we recommend:
- Booth, P., Chadburn, R., Haberman, S., James, D., Khorasanee, Z., Plumb, R. H. and Rickayzen, B. (2005) Modern Actuarial Theory and Practice. 2nd edn. Boca Raton, FL: Chapman & Hall/CRC.
- Bostock, L. and Chandler, F. S. (2013) Core Maths for Advanced Level. 3rd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Clarke, G. M. and Cooke, D. (2004) A Basic Course in Statistics. 5th edn. London: Arnold.
- Harrington, S. E. and Niehaus, G. R. (2003) Risk Management and Insurance. 2nd edn. US: McGraw-Hill.
- Lipschutz, S. and Schiller, J. J. (2012) Introduction to Probability and Statistics. Schaum’s Outline Series. US: McGraw-Hill.
- Rosenbaum, R. A. and Johnson, G. P. (1984) Calculus: Basic Concepts and Applications. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Information regarding full reading lists and core texts will be included in the Course Handbook.