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Which A-levels do you need for Statistics & Actuarial Science? Requirements at 17 UK universities

Of the 23 Statistics & Actuarial Science degree courses at 17 UK universities (2027 entry), all 23 require Mathematics; the most common standard offer is A*AA (9 courses). The safest three subjects are Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics, which keep 23 of 23 courses open.

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Courses
23
Universities
17
Most common standard offers
A*AA (9), AAA (6) and AAB (4)
Admissions tests
None of these courses asks for one
Data
2027 entry · official course pages, verified October 2026

Subject demandacross 23 courses

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  1. Mathematicsrequired 23
  2. Further Mathematicsrequired 1 · optional 3 · recommended 6
  3. Physicsrecommended 4
  4. Chemistryrecommended 4
  5. Statisticsrecommended 3
  6. Economicsrecommended 3

The safest three subjects

Ranked by how many courses' subject requirements the three meet. This covers subjects only, not grades.

Course by course23 courses

Statistics & Actuarial Science requirements by course
UniversityCourseRequired / optionsStandard offerAdmissions test
UCLStatistics BScMathematics + 1 of Mathematics/Further MathematicsA*AA—
UCLStatistics with Economics and Finance BScMathematics + 1 of Mathematics/Further MathematicsA*AA—
UCLStatistics and Management for Business BScMathematics + 1 of Mathematics/Further MathematicsA*AA—
LSEBSc Financial Mathematics and StatisticsMathematicsA*AA—
LSEBSc Actuarial ScienceMathematicsA*AA—
St AndrewsStatistics BSc+2 (also covers: Statistics MA, Statistics MMath)MathematicsA*A*A—
GlasgowStatistics (faster route) BSc+1 (also covers: Statistics (faster route) MSci)Mathematics, Further MathematicsA*AA—
GlasgowStatistics BSc+2 (also covers: Statistics MSci, Economics/Statistics BSc)MathematicsAAB—
LeedsActuarial Mathematics BScMathematicsAAA—
LeedsFinancial Mathematics BScMathematicsAAA—
NottinghamFinancial Mathematics BScMathematicsA*AA—
NottinghamStatistics BScMathematicsA*AA—
SheffieldFinancial Mathematics BScMathematicsAAA—
YorkActuarial Science BScMathematicsAAA—
LoughboroughFinancial Mathematics BScMathematicsAAA—
CardiffFinancial Mathematics BScMathematicsAAB—
LiverpoolActuarial Mathematics BScMathematicsABB—
SurreyFinancial Mathematics BScMathematicsABB—
UEAActuarial Science BScMathematicsAAB—
QUBActuarial Science and Risk Management BScMathematicsA*AA—
City St George'sActuarial Science BScMathematicsAAA—
KentActuarial Science BScMathematicsABB—
Heriot-WattActuarial Science BSc+1 (also covers: Statistical Data Science BSc)MathematicsAAB—

Also consider: joint degrees with Statistics & Actuarial Science as the second subject27 courses

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FAQ
Do you need Mathematics to study Statistics & Actuarial Science?

All 23 Statistics & Actuarial Science courses at 17 UK universities list Mathematics as required.

What is the typical A-level offer for Statistics & Actuarial Science?

The most common standard offers across the 23 Statistics & Actuarial Science courses are A*AA (9), AAA (6) and AAB (4); check each course page for the exact requirement.

Which three A-levels are safest for Statistics & Actuarial Science?

Counting the courses whose subject requirements they meet, the safest three are Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics, keeping 23 of 23 courses open; next come Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry (23 of 23).