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Getting in
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Actuarial apprenticeship or university: which route?
Compare actuarial apprenticeships with university and a graduate scheme: entry requirements, study, professional exams, pay and which route may suit you.
Jul 2026 · Free →
Actuarial science degree vs maths degree: which is better?
Compare actuarial science with maths or statistics: IFoA exemptions, graduate entry requirements, flexibility and what actually matters when employers screen applications.
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How to become an actuary in the UK
The main routes into actuarial work in the UK, what employers look for, how the IFoA qualification works, how long qualification can take and what graduate schemes usually fund.
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Applications
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Actuarial graduate scheme deadlines for 2026-27
When UK actuarial graduate and internship windows open and close in the 2026-27 cycle, employer by employer, and which dates the employer has confirmed.
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Actuarial interview questions: what good answers contain
The main types of question asked in actuarial interviews, what a strong answer needs to cover and how to prepare for motivation, technical, commercial and competency questions.
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Actuarial online tests: what to expect and how to prepare
The common online tests and recorded interview formats used in actuarial recruitment, what they are assessing and how to prepare for each stage.
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How to write an actuarial CV
What to include on an actuarial CV, how to present technical skills and experience, where to put exam progress or exemptions and the common mistakes that weaken applications.
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The profession
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Actuary salary UK: what you earn at every level
UK actuarial salary ranges from graduate level through qualification and beyond, with differences by practice area, location, bonus and study support.
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IFoA exams explained: the qualification route
How the IFoA qualification is structured, including the core and specialist subjects, Associate and Fellow, exemptions, PPD, exam fees and study support.
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Practice areas
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