What is an Actuary?
Working with governments, charitable organisations, financial institutions, organisations and businesses around the world, actuaries help to shape the thinking around huge financial, governmental, societal and environmental issues.
Using mathematical and risk analysis, behavioural insight and business acumen, actuaries examine incredibly complex issues, drawing insights that help decide how to address them. Actuaries who gained their qualifications through the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) can describe themselves as chartered.
Anyone who does actuarial work can describe themselves as an actuary, even if they’re not qualified. Only qualified members of the IFoA, however, can call themselves a Chartered Actuary.
The path to actuarial careers
You don’t have to study actuarial science to become an actuary. Find out more about the range of degree options that students can choose.
Actuaries: what degrees can help
Our guide will talk you through the work experience opportunities that are available and where you can find out more about actuarial employers.
Work experience for aspiring actuaries: a full guide
Discover how students can take their first steps towards becoming a Chartered Actuary by securing an actuarial internship.