actuarial exam exemptions or not?

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hi all! considering whether to possibly apply for maths vs maths+cs at swansea for 2024 entry. maths is accredited by the ifoa (institute and faculty of actuaries) which could result in an exemption for some actuarial exams, and maths+cs isnt. i kinda want to keep the cs part of the degree, but also really want the possible exemptions since im kind of considering doing the other actuarial exams in the future! + i think i will find the cs+math course 'easier' considering i do further maths and a lot of the modules have a basis in some of that content. any advice about this specifically or in general deciding between cs+math joint honours and single honours would be really appreciated, as im really questioning my own choices </3

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hi all! considering whether to possibly apply for maths vs maths+cs at swansea for 2024 entry. maths is accredited by the ifoa (institute and faculty of actuaries) which could result in an exemption for some actuarial exams, and maths+cs isnt. i kinda want to keep the cs part of the degree, but also really want the possible exemptions since im kind of considering doing the other actuarial exams in the future! + i think i will find the cs+math course 'easier' considering i do further maths and a lot of the modules have a basis in some of that content. any advice about this specifically or in general deciding between cs+math joint honours and single honours would be really appreciated, as im really questioning my own choices </3

Hi @insaanes, I hope all is well. Great to hear you're interested in Swansea Uni!

If you're keen on pursuing actuarial exams and related career opportunities, have you considered our Actuarial Science degree? Actuarial Science, BSc (Hons) - Swansea University You can also get up to 6 exemptions from IFoA.

The main differences between single honours (SH) Maths and joint honours (JH) Maths & Comp Sci is obviously the amount of content in each area, along with module options – accreditation is often aligned with specific module content requirements, and sometimes you’ll find JH degrees aren’t always accredited to the same level as SH courses. Think about what you really enjoy, as well as what’s important to you, i.e. getting the best grades, or having choice and flexibility?

It might also be worth asking for advice in the Maths HE subject forum (2) Mathematics - The Student Room, as there will be many more TSR users/current students to connect with.

Let me know if you need help with anything else - best wishes for the future! Gethin (Future Students Team).

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thank you so much! ill ask in that forum instead :smile:

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