Entry to the profession
We believe becoming an actuary should be open to everyone.
So we're taking action to ensure access to the profession is fair and equitable.
We will:
- Widen existing, and introduce new, IFoA initiatives to promote actuarial careers.
- Work with universities and other educational bodies to understand how they are applying diverse entry criteria in admissions, and link into their initiatives to deliver greater diversity, equity and inclusion amongst their students and stakeholders.
- Prioritise accreditation to universities operating to accepted leading practice in attracting students from diverse backgrounds and who facilitate equity of access to subsequent careers.
- Partner with the IFoA Foundation to support students who do not have the opportunities others have.
- Review and ensure that our examinations system is fair and accessible to everyone.
- Develop learning, educational and support material for inclusion into our formal curriculum (if recommended).
- Support employers in recruiting from diverse sources.
- Develop other initiatives to widen DEI recruitment to the profession, particularly outside the UK.
Count me in
Count me in is our award-winning diversity, equity and inclusion programme, designed to ensure the actuarial profession is open to the best and the brightest, no matter their background.
Each year we seek to reach out to those who have the ability to excel, showcasing how rewarding and engaging a career as an actuary can be.
Becoming an actuary
Choosing the right career when there is so much information out there can be a real challenge. But if you’re interested in a career where your maths skills can really make a difference, the actuarial profession could be perfect for you. We’ve brought together everything you need to know about becoming an actuary. 'What is an actuary?' explains what an actuary does, where they work, and why you should consider becoming an actuary.
Becoming an actuary helps me put the world into perspective. In an actuary's world, a model exists everywhere and one model links to another.
Then together, all of them unify to create the big picture.
Thuy Linh Nguyen, Actuary Manager at MB Ageas Life (Vietnam)
