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2. • DC126: B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
• DC127: Common Entry into
B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
B.Sc. in Financial Mathematics
B.Sc. in Applicable Mathematics
• DC203: B.Sc. in Science Education
School of Mathematical Sciences

3. Common First Year
Foundation Courses
• Mathematics
• Computing
• Economics
• Finance
DC127 Common Entry

4. Second Year
Maths common programme
Linear Algebra, Analysis
Mathematics of Finance
Statistics
Probability
DC127 Common Entry

5. Actuarial Mathematics
 Actuarial Modelling
 Contingencies
 Risk Theory
 Financial Mathematics
DC127 Common Entry
Financial Mathematics
Treasury Mathematics
Stochastic Modelling
Financial Economics
Time Series
Third and Fourth Year

6. Applicable Mathematics
Stochastic Modelling
Algebra and Coding
Dynamical Systems
Mathematical Biology
DC127 Common Entry

7. • Life insurance and pensions
• Actuarial consultancy
• Investment analysis
• Risk analysis
• Financial Trading
• Central Bank
• Teaching
• Information technology
• Postgraduate research
DC127 Common Entry
Career prospects

8. • Option to choose between three degree programmes
• Studying actuarial, financial and applicable mathematics in first
two years informs your choice
• Alternative route to B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
• Dedicated Financial Mathematics degree
• Degree in Applicable Mathematics is only one of its type in
Ireland
Why Study DC127
Common Entry at DCU?

9. First 2 yrs
Actuarial Maths (DC126): Common Entry(DC127)
BSc in Actuarial
Maths
BSc in
Applicable
Maths
BSc in
Financial
Maths
Common Entry Actuarial Maths
All do same modules

10. BSc
in
Actuarial Mathematics

11. • If you: have good
mathematical ability,
• …. want to apply it to
business & finance,
• …. and want a
satisfying & well-paid
career, the Actuarial
profession could be for you!
How to become an Actuary
• Actuaries estimate and manage
risk
• Professional qualification
• Start qualifying at DCU

12. • 15 exams to qualify as an Actuary
• CT, CA, ST, SA series
• Eight Core Technical (CT) subjects covered
• All 8 exemptions from IFA subject to an overall average (≥ 65%)
• Individual exemptions from IFA exams subject to good exam
performance (>60%)
Actuarial Exemptions

13. • Basic Mathematics: Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability
• Introduction to Financial Mathematics
• Statistics (CT3)
• Economics (CT7)
First and Second Year

14. Actuarial Courses
• Actuarial Modelling (CT4)
• Contingencies (CT5)
• Risk Theory (CT6)
• Financial Mathematics (CT1)
• Accounting (CT2)
Third and Fourth Year
Finance Courses
• Stochastic Modelling (CT4)
• Financial Economics (CT8)
• Time Series (CT6)
• Probability and Finance
• Financial Engineering

15. • Up to 9 months long
• Co-ordinated by Student Support & Development
• Opportunity to get a closer look at a career
• Job opportunities after degree
INTRA

16. Actuary/ Insurance: Irish Life, Zurich, Canada Life, Scottish Provident,
AXA, Prudential-Capita, VHI, New Ireland
Actuarial Consultancy: Coyle Hamilton, Mercer, Towers Watson, AON
Solvency II
Reinsurance: IFSC
INTRA and Employment

17. Trading /investments; IFSC, Bank of New York,
Barclays, Bank of Bermuda, Citco, First Derivatives
Actuarial Consultancy, Further Education, Research
INTRA and Employment [Cont..]

18. • Mathematics degree
• Eligibility for exemptions in 8 CT
subjects
• Practising Actuaries on staff
|
• DCU School of Mathematical
Sciences specialists in Financial
..Mathematics
Why study Actuarial Mathematics
at DCU?
•Flexibility
• Sport and recreational facilities
Best DCU Actuarial Student

19. Aaron Kenny –
Hamilton Award 2013
Awards throughout course
Financial Maths Students –
Rotman Trading Prize 2013

20. DC127 Common Entry – Actuarial route
Maximum possible number of exemptions
CAO points – 480 in 2014
B3 in Higher Level Maths
Entry to 3rd year subject to good examination performance
DC126 B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
Maximum possible number of exemptions
CAO points – 535 in 2014
B3 in Higher Level Maths
Comparison between programmes

21. - Students gaining 550+ CAO points (or equivalent)
will be awarded
€1000
DCU awards ceremony in November
-McAleese Scholarships (Northern Ireland students).
http://www.dcu.ie/news/2014/apr/s04141.shtml
Undergraduate Scholarships

22. •Investment banking, corporate banking, treasury operations within
banking and corporate sector.
• Financial regulation (Central Bank, NTMA).
• Mutual & hedge fund management, stockbroking, investment analysis,
dealing and trading.
•Other positions in banking, insurance, corporate & public sectors.
Career Opportunities in
Financial Services

23. • B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
• B.A. in Accounting and Finance
• Graduate certificate in Actuarial applications
• M.Sc. in Financial Mathematics
• M.Sc. in Investment & Treasury
• M.Sc. in Finance & Capital Markets
• M.Sc./ Ph.D research in mathematical and quantitative finance
• Edgeworth Centre for Financial Mathematics
• Financial Mathematics Computation Cluster
DCU’s Strength in Finance

24. Life at DCU
We know going to
University isn’t all about
lectures and books. It’s
also about getting out
there, getting involved
and having some of the
best experiences of your
life

25. Life at DCU
 Student Advice Centre
 Uaneen Module
 Students Union / Office of Student Life – www.dcusu.ie
 Elite Athlete Entry Scheme
 Clubs and Societies
 Learning Support Service
 Disability Service
 Student Accommodation
 Class Representation

26. DC126 Actuarial Mathematics
(www.dcu.ie/DC126)
Dr. Niamh O’Sullivan
Programme Co-ordinator
E-mail: niamh.osullivan@dcu.ie
Telephone: 01-700 8219
Prof John Carroll
Exemptions co-ordinator
E-mail: john.carroll@dcu.ie
Telephone: 01-700 8917
Contact us
DC127 Common Entry into Actuarial,
Financial & Mathematical Sciences
(www.dcu.ie/DC127)
Dr Thomas Brady
Programme co-ordinator
E-mail: thomas.brady@dcu.ie
Telephone: 01-700 5524
Dr. John Appleby
Masters Co-ordinator
E-mail: john.appleby@dcu.ie
Telephone: 01 – 700 8232

27. Real and Complex Mathematicians!

28. Questions and
Answers
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