Study Maths & Actuarial Science at the Malaysia campus of Heriot Watt University, UK's Top Ranked
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Heriot-Watt University is a world-leading centre of teaching and research in actuarial mathematics, financial mathematics, risk management, probability and statistics. Heriot-Watt was the first in the UK to offer a specialised programme in actuarial mathematics
Heriot-Watt is ranked 10th in the UK for Maths by the Complete University Guide 2021. Therefore, you will be getting the best of British education in Malaysia obtaining a Data Science degree from a top ranked UK university.
Big data has taken the world by storm and there are no signs of slowing down. As the volume of data grows and big data grows bigger, demand for data scientists, analysts and data management experts is expecting to grow. The gap between the demand for data professionals and the availability will widen. Malaysia aims to produce 16,000 data professionals by 2020. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia aims to meet this demand with the introduction of the Statistical Data Science degree programme. In addition, the Year 1 subjects between Actuarial Science and Statistical Data Science are the same at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Therefore, transfer between this 2 programmes are possible up to the end of Year 1.
The UK Actuarial Profession has a structure of 26 professional examinations. To become a qualified Actuary (Fellow), you must pass 15 of these professional exams plus relevant work experience. The Actuarial Science degree program at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia will give you 8 paper exemptions from the Core Technical Subjects which are CT1 to CT8. This means that Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Actuarial Science graduates need to take 7 more of the professional examinations plus relevant work experience to become a qualified Actuary (Fellow) in Malaysia. Which means that this will be the fastest pathway to become an Actuary in Malaysia through Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s Actuarial Science Degree.
Heriot-Watt University’s 190-year history began in 1821, when they established the world’s first Mechanics Institute (the School of Arts of Edinburgh). Heriot-Watt University is one of the UK’s leading universities for innovative education and is recognised internationally as a centre for high-calibre research. Heriot-Watt University is a top ranked UK university and offers first rate courses at its Malaysian campus. Malaysians now can have huge savings and obtain the best of British Education at top ranked Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. In addition, to find out more about the world and UK rankings for Heriot-Watt University, you may go to this link.
The University has been commended by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for the quality of its educational programmes and the strength of its partnership with students and our aim is to replicate this at their Malaysia Campus; providing an excellent on-campus student experience with a range of facilities and student accommodation nearby.
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia offers the same high-quality education provided in the UK and at their campus in Dubai, creating opportunities for students to transfer between campuses. All of the programmes offered here at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia are identical to the ones offered in the UK and Dubai campuses. The same course leader oversees the courses offered globally, therefore providing students with a seamless experience whenever they transfer to any of the campuses.
Additionally, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia students have the choice to benefit from an international experience for part of their studies, joining students in Edinburgh or Dubai for part of their degree programme. Heriot-Watt students are encouraged to take advantage of its Go Global programme, which allows them to transfer to any of its other campuses in the UK and Dubai seamlessly as long as their programme is offered at their campus of choice.
In the Malaysia campus alone, they have students from 55 countries, including close to 80 UK students who have transferred here.
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