About the programme
The BCom Honours in Actuarial Science [CH001BUS01] is an intensive programme aimed at graduates who have completed either the BCom (Actuarial Science) or the Advanced Diploma in Actuarial Science (Actuarial Conversion Course) at UCT, or an equivalent degree from another recognised university.
An important note about exemptions: Successful completion of this programme could lead to exemptions for subjects A214, A311 and N211 from the syllabus of the Actuarial Society of South Africa.
The provisional course fees are listed in the Fees Handbook.
Duration:
One year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
Prescribed curriculum structure:
The programme consists of coursework and an actuarial research project.
| Code Course | Code Name | NQF Credits | NQF Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS4027W | Actuarial Science III: Assets | 54 | 8 |
| BUS4028F | Actuarial Science III: Financial Economics | 21 | 8 |
| BUS4034S | Professional Communication (Actuarial Science) | 27 | 8 |
| BUS4129H | BCom Honours Actuarial Research Project | 38 | 8 |
For more information about the programme, please refer to the Commerce Postgraduate Handbook.