08-05-2006, 04:56 AM
Having recently graduating in actuarial science from a leading school in London, I think employers usually prefer personality and a 'fit' more than how many exemptions some one has. The situation might be different in Pakistan but I'm sure just as British, American employers wouldn't give a lot of credit for having a significant amount of exemptions. Having a couple of exemptions is a different situation, however.
Secondly, Hunain, if you are still deciding on which offer to sign, I would recommend giving more weight on the university's overall ranking than the program's. No body knows for sure whether the actuarial profession is for them until after 2 years in to their BSc., as then they are actually itroduced to the actual actuarial syllabus. First year courses, irrespective of the place, are usually designed to create a level field for students as not every one has same mathematical background. They are designed so that when stduents go to second years they all have same knolwedge and they could choose their options on equal basis.
Finally, I think salaries in the UK, again depends on the region - South-East pays more, and business, i.e. consultancy or life office, are from £25k in London and from £20k rest of the country. Please note that they are starting salaries and depending on number exemptions could be more (roughly £500 per exam).
DT
Secondly, Hunain, if you are still deciding on which offer to sign, I would recommend giving more weight on the university's overall ranking than the program's. No body knows for sure whether the actuarial profession is for them until after 2 years in to their BSc., as then they are actually itroduced to the actual actuarial syllabus. First year courses, irrespective of the place, are usually designed to create a level field for students as not every one has same mathematical background. They are designed so that when stduents go to second years they all have same knolwedge and they could choose their options on equal basis.
Finally, I think salaries in the UK, again depends on the region - South-East pays more, and business, i.e. consultancy or life office, are from £25k in London and from £20k rest of the country. Please note that they are starting salaries and depending on number exemptions could be more (roughly £500 per exam).
DT
