Actuarial Science – Wits University
About Actuarial Science – Wits University
The Wits BSc majoring in Actuarial Science has proved a sound foundation for the international actuarial examinations with over 530 graduates having qualified as Fellow actuaries since the course began in 1983.
Programme overview
Actuaries require a high degree of numerical literacy and are trained in mathematics, probability and statistics. They apply analytical, statistical and mathematical skills to financial and business problems, especially those which involve uncertain future events, such as in life insurance, general insurance, risk management, health care financing, investments, corporate finance, banking, retirement funding and social security. They are able to provide realistic solutions to complex problems with a long term forward view. They are recognised to be pragmatic, innovative and numerate.
At Wits ten Fellow actuaries are on the permanent staff, the largest complement of any South African university. In addition, a further six Fellows are employed on a sessional lecturer basis.
Our Actuarial lecturers have extensive practical experience and participate actively in professional, business and community affairs providing exposure to practical case studies.
Students receive a strong statistical foundation for their actuarial courses, with statisticians working together with the actuaries to provide courses tailored to the needs of both professions.
Wits is the only university on the African continent that offers exemption from 12 of the 13 professional Actuarial examinations through a four year study path.
Students who are interested in majoring in the Actuarial Sciences need a high degree of mathematical literacy.
Career opportunities exist in insurance, finance, risk management, banking, investments and healthcare.
Career Opportunities
- Life insurance/ General insurance
- Retirement Funding
- Health Care
- Banking
- General Management
- Asset Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Research and Planning
Entry Requirements
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Bachelor of Science in the field of:
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43 points and above | English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5 Mathematics – 6 Physical Science – 6 |
Applicants between 40 – 42 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places |
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42 points and above | English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5 Mathematics – 6 Physical Science – 5 |
Applicants between 38 – 41 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places. |
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42 points and above | English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5 Mathematics – 6 |
Applicants between 38 – 41 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places. |
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40 points and above | English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5 Mathematics – 5 |
Applicants between 38 – 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places. |
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40 points and above | English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5 Mathematics – 6 Physical Science – 5 |
Applicants between 38 – 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.
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40 points and above | English HL or 1st Add Lang – 7 Mathematics – 7 Physical Science – 7 |
Applicants between 38 – 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places. |
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42 points and above | English HL or 1st Add Lang – 6 Mathematics – 6 Physical Science – 6 |
Applicants between 40 – 41 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places. |
| Bachelor of Science (General) BSc (3 years) |
40 points and above | English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5 Mathematics – 5 |
Applicants between 38 – 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places. |
- You may apply for three programmes (degrees).
- Applications to Wits must enclose a non-refundable application fee of R100 (for international applicants, R700).
Documentation / Checklist
- Submit your Grade 11 report which must be signed and stamped by your school principal.
- If you have already matriculated, attach a copy of your matric certificate.
Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.
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