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STAT40630

Academic Year 2024/2025

Actuarial Dissertation I (STAT40630)

Subject:
Statistics & Actuarial Science
College:
Science
School:
Mathematics & Statistics
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
20
Module Coordinator:
Mr Andrew Smith
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is a graduate level research project representing a substantial piece of independent research in Actuarial Science. Students will have two options for completing this project. Option one is to complete the project under direct supervision of a member of the UCD School of Mathematical Sciences. Option two is to, if successful in their application and if an appropriate position is available, complete the project in the form of an applied research placement with an actuarial firm under the supervision of a qualified actuary and in liaison with a member of the UCD School of Mathematical Sciences. In both cases the student will be expected to write a dissertation detailing the topics they have explored, which should demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the material and an understanding of the wider context in which it applies.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the project students will have:
- gained an in-depth knowledge of a particular topic in actuarial science
- written a dissertation on the topic demonstrating critical judgement and evaluation skills of actuarial techniques
- given an oral presentation communicating actuarial concepts in the context of the chosen topic

Suggested word count: 5000 words

Indicative Module Content:

Written thesis and oral presentation

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

400
Total

400

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
oral presentation preparation, scientific writing for written thesis preparation, reflective learning, lab work, literature review.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Viva Voce: Research presentation Week 10 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Thesis/Dissertation: Thesis Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
80
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback individually from oral presentation to be incorporated in thesis. Weekly feedback at supervisor meetings.

Name Role
Ms Edel Caraway Tutor
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