Help me become an Actuary with Kelefilwe Kungwane
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2019
- Actuarial Science, what is it? What's a typical day like as an Actuary? What's the entrance criteria? Kelefilwe answers all these questions and more. Tune in, like, share and comment.
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For people who did not get good matric marks, do a statistics course at a university that offers actuarial science like UK, UCT and wits. In the second, you can change your degree to actuarial science if you pass well. If you do not, you can still write some actuarial exams with the IFoA while studying your degree. If you think the workload is too much, u can write the exams after finishing the degree. The entrance requirement to write the actuarial exams is a mathematical degree, if you have not finished the degree, you need to write an entrance exam in statistics or financial mathematics. You can get credited and be cleared for these and more exams if you did a similar course in university
Most people dont know such information yazi and thats an alternative one can take theres more than one way to cook
Hello, I just want to find out, isn't it that stats might become a bit difficult at varsity if you didnt do well at school?
Really enjoyed the interview, Actuarial Science is one of those fields that most people are not familiar with. Thank you for sharing. The other cliché is that most Actuaries are nerdish, but Kelefilwe has such an amazing personality. Love your work
Very true, thank you so much for the kind comment. I hope we get more Actuaries out of this!
@@coolanathi this has definitely created the awareness and it will spread. Keep up the good work
Loved it
man i simply love and loved this interview....counting years too till i become.
We're here for it, can't wait to see your career unfold 💫
is it possible for me to do a mathematics degree and then transfer to actuary science ?
Hi, I just wanted to ask if will I be accepted to study actuarial science at a certain university if I get for example 87% in AP Mathematics and 65% in pure mathematics?
Hey.The requirement is an 80% in pure mathematics.Idk about other varsities but UCT does not consider AP math.
Can some one please tell me the requirements to get in after matric
Hey.
80% pure maths
80% Eng FAL/60% Eng HL
NBT in higher intermediate range
Do you need to do physical science in high school to be accepted into doing actuarial science in university
Hi Simangaliso, no but you need mathematics at 80 - 100%. All the best!
@@coolanathi Thank you so much!!
@@coolanathi so does this mean we can have any subjects but still study actuarial science if we get 80% or more in maths
@@daarisbaaris Hi Darius! Different universities have different requirements (Wits requires Physical Science). Additional subjects can be English First or Additional Language. Its best to check with your chosen Uni. All the best!
@@coolanathi thank you!
Hi, how difficult is it to find a job after university as an actuarial science graduate in South Africa?
Actuarial Science is still a scarce and sought after skill so I doubt it will be difficult especially at insurance organisations. The world is your oyster especially if you do well. All the best Richard!
@@coolanathi Thanks!
Do you need computer sciences?
Hi Tshwaro, by computer sciences, are you asking if you need to be able to use a computer? If so, yes, a lot of number crunching and statistics.
In my country being fluent in SQL, VBA, R and Python really gives you an edge in landing actuarial roles currently. My advice is yes, get exposed in programming but not necessarily the whole degree. Get your hands on financial modelling and data analytics (hints: other professional roles like accounting and finance also needed that, no escape)
Yes, both replies are correct. You do need to be familiar with how computers work and how to use different software packages. The university programme you're in here in South Africa will give you all those skills as a package, you don't need to know how to program beforehand, you'll be taught all that. I studied at UP for reference.