Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Actuarial Science)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$33,806/Yr
CA$33,806 /Yr
- Bachelor of Arts in Actuarial Science at York University is offered as a 3-year teaching program.
- It is an on-campus, honours program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
- The Actuarial Science program offers a variety of degree options, including an Honours BA and a Specialized Honours BA.
- The BA program provides students with the necessary mathematical and statistical skills, techniques, and confidence to succeed in a very demanding business world.
- Actuarial Science is a collection of courses spanning such areas as mathematical analysis, probability theory, statistics, actuarial science, finance, and economics.
- It has been specifically designed for students striving to attain the Associate designation of the Society of Actuaries. Examples of activities in which graduates of Actuarial Science may be involved are project management, inventory control, forecasting, etc.
- The 1st year courses include:
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Problems, Conjectures, and Proofs
- Computing for Math and Statistics
- General Education Course
- Elective courses
- An actuary is a professional concern with the design and administration of insurance policies, pension plans, government welfare plans, and similar programs.
- Actuarial Science at York will take place in energetic classes and tutorials, taught by fifty full-time faculty members.
- A strong academic support system includes the Math and Statistics Tutorial Labs and the Peer Study Group program to bolster student's mathematical understanding and confidence.
- Students are encouraged to apply for awards, bursaries, scholarships, and prizes offered by York University.
- The average salary goes up to 46,000 USD.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Summer 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$33806 (CAD 33806) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | CA$5326 (CAD 5326) |
Food | CA$3937 (CAD 3937) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$24861 (CAD 24861) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) degree.
- Students must have to complete six 4U or 4M courses, including
- English (ENG4U)
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U recommended).
Indian Student Eligibility
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Students also have to complete the Grade XII math course.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem…. Read More
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Actuary
- Financial analyst
- Financial risk analyst
- Operations Research and Optimization
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Education – elementary, high school, college, university
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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