BSc (Actuarial Science)
University of Cape Coast · College of Education Studies
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc (Actuarial Science) at University of Cape Coast is a degree in the field of Natural & Applied Sciences, offered by the College of Education Studies. It is a highly competitive programme that equips students with the mathematical and statistical tools used to manage risk in finance and insurance. This page explains what the programme involves, how demanding entry is, and what you can do with the qualification afterwards.
What actuarial science programmes cover
Actuarial science is the discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in finance, insurance, and other industries. Most programmes of this kind combine probability theory, statistics, economics, and financial mathematics to build models that predict future events and their financial impact. You develop skills in data analysis, model building, and problem-solving that are highly valued in banking, insurance, consulting, and government.
How competitive entry is
Entry to BSc (Actuarial Science) at University of Cape Coast is highly competitive. The same applies to the actuarial science programmes at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Ghana, so you will be competing with strong SHS leavers across the country. Meeting the subject requirements is essential, but it is only the starting point – because places are limited, you need strong WASSCE results to stand out. Check your grades against the published requirements and consider whether you can present a competitive aggregate.
Where actuarial science can take you
Most graduates enter the insurance and pensions industry as actuaries in training, risk analysts, or underwriters. Others work in investment banking, corporate finance, or government agencies that manage public funds. The professional actuarial examinations, taken alongside work, are a standard route to becoming a fully qualified actuary. Graduates also move into data science and financial analytics, where their quantitative background is a strong asset.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc (Actuarial Science) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Actuary
- Risk analyst
- Underwriter
- Pension consultant
- Investment analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial modeller