The Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences at NWU is a three-year degree offered at Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark that prepares students for the actuarial profession — one of South Africa's most intellectually demanding and financially rewarding careers. Students develop advanced skills in probability, statistics, financial mathematics, and actuarial modelling, providing the academic foundation required to pass the professional examinations of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) and its international equivalents. South Africa has a well-developed insurance, pension, and banking sector that employs qualified actuaries in pricing, reserving, capital management, and risk strategy roles. The degree is accredited to exempt students from initial actuarial examinations, accelerating their path to fellowship qualification.
Mathematics: Level 6 (70-79%)
APS: 32