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Actuarial Science Project gives MSc Actuarial Science students the opportunity to conduct and gain experience of an in-depth open-ended actuarial investigation proposed by the student. The main purpose is to develop students’ skills in: identifying, organising, and directing their own work; accessing and using relevant resources, such as library and software resources; applying their actuarial, statistical, and financial knowledge and understanding in an actuarial context; and communicating their work, by writing a comprehensive dissertation on the investigation and its outcomes. Actuarial Science Project is a primary means by which MSc Actuarial Science students demonstrate their capacity for independent learning.


The availability of this module is conditional on the suitability and feasibility of the investigation formally proposed by the student, and the availability of suitable supervision resource. Students will normally undertake Actuarial Science Project over a thirteen-week period in the summer (typically, mid-june until mid-September). The supervisor will meet regularly (usually weekly) with the student, to answer questions and provide limited advice and support. Assessment will be by means of an Actuarial Science Project dissertation, of 50-60 pages in length, to be submitted at the end of the thirteen-week period. A student considering this module must discuss it with the MATH6132 module lead in advance, no later than the beginning of semester 2, and obtain their prior approval for the investigation proposed.

Actuarial Science Project gives MSc Actuarial Science students the opportunity to conduct and gain experience of an in-depth open-ended actuarial investigation proposed by the student. The main purpose is to develop students’ skills in: identifying, organising, and directing their own work; accessing and using relevant resources, such as library and software resources; applying their actuarial, statistical, and financial knowledge and understanding in an actuarial context; and communicating their work, by writing a comprehensive dissertation on the investigation and its outcomes. Actuarial Science Project is a primary means by which MSc Actuarial Science students demonstrate their capacity for independent learning.


The availability of this module is conditional on the suitability and feasibility of the investigation formally proposed by the student, and the availability of suitable supervision resource. Students will normally undertake Actuarial Science Project over a thirteen-week period in the summer (typically, mid-june until mid-September). The supervisor will meet regularly (usually weekly) with the student, to answer questions and provide limited advice and support. Assessment will be by means of an Actuarial Science Project dissertation, of 50-60 pages in length, to be submitted at the end of the thirteen-week period. A student considering this module must discuss it with the MATH6132 module lead in advance, no later than the beginning of semester 2, and obtain their prior approval for the investigation proposed.

The module will last a minimum of 40 weeks (9 months) and a maximum of 12 months starting near the beginning of the academic year. You will gain experience of, and expertise in, all procedures, types of patient appointment and other skills as listed in the syllabus below. International students requiring a Tier 4 visa must be on placement for the full 12 months. An allowance for approved leave is provided.

There will be a mix of continuous assessment and end of placement assessment.
See also the separate document Terms of Placement, which you will have accepted when accepting the offer of a placement: also available from https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/taught_courses/audiology/msc_audiology.page within the programme specification.

This module could involve working with children and vulnerable adults, alone and unsupervised for significant periods of time, so an enhanced criminal record check is required.

Students can only start their placement once they have passed the taught component of the MSc/PG Dip (i.e. 120 CATS from Part 1 of the MSc, not including the research project), determined by an Examinations Board. For example, students are not permitted to start their placement while repeating Part 1 of the MSc/PG Dip.

The module will last a minimum of 40 weeks (9 months) and a maximum of 12 months starting near the beginning of the academic year. You will gain experience of, and expertise in, all procedures, types of patient appointment and other skills as listed in the syllabus below. An allowance for approved leave is provided.

There will be a mix of continuous assessment and end of placement assessment.
See also the separate document Terms of Placement, which you will have accepted when accepting the offer of a placement: also available from https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/taught_courses/audiology/msc_audiology.page within the programme specification.

This module could involve working with children and vulnerable adults, alone and unsupervised for significant periods of time, so an enhanced criminal record check is required.

Students can only start their placement once they have passed the taught component of the MSc/PG Dip (i.e. 120 CATS from Part 1 of the MSc, not including the research project), determined by an Examinations Board. For example, students are not permitted to start their placement while repeating Part 1 of the MSc/PG Dip.

The module will last a minimum of 40 weeks (9 months) and a maximum of 12 months starting near the beginning of the academic year. You will gain experience of, and expertise in, all procedures, types of patient appointment and other skills as listed in the syllabus below. An allowance for approved leave is provided.

There will be a mix of continuous assessment and end of placement assessment.
See also the separate document Terms of Placement, which you will have accepted when accepting the offer of a placement: also available from https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/taught_courses/audiology/msc_audiology.page within the programme specification.

This module could involve working with children and vulnerable adults, alone and unsupervised for significant periods of time, so an enhanced criminal record check is required.

Students can only start their placement once they have passed the taught component of the MSc/PG Dip (i.e. 120 CATS from Part 1 of the MSc, not including the research project), determined by an Examinations Board. For example, students are not permitted to start their placement while repeating Part 1 of the MSc/PG Dip.

The Audiology Placement (International Students) is associated with the MSc Audiology (with clinical placement) programme. It is designed to enable EU and International students to achieve the clinical and professional competencies required to be eligible to register with the Registration Council of Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). Such students typically have no prior background in audiology although some may have training and experience outside of the UK that is insufficient for registering with RCCP. The placement focuses on clinical training in standard adult hearing assessment and rehabilitation as well as broader professional training to work as an audiologist. It also provides opportunities to gain knowledge, understanding and experience of more advanced areas of audiology. Note that placement is NOT intended for those seeking specialist audiology training, such as in vestibular, paediatrics, auditory implants or auditory processing disorder.

You must complete a minimum of 52 weeks (12 months) on the basis 35 hours per week (not including breaks) and on a full-time basis. A holiday allowance is provided within that.

UK students should see the separate module AUDI6013 Audiology Placement.

See also the separate document Terms of Placement, which you will have accepted when accepting the offer of a placement: also available from https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/taught_courses/audiology/msc_audiology.page within the programme specification.

This module could involve working with children and vulnerable adults, alone and unsupervised for significant periods of time, so an enhanced criminal record check is required.

Students can only start their placement once they have passed the taught component of the MSc/PG Dip (i.e. 120 CATS from Part 1 of the MSc, not including the research project), determined by an Examinations Board. For example, students are not permitted to start their placement while repeating Part 1 of the MSc/PG Dip.

Students must also engage in and complete AUDI6016 Preparation for Audiology Placement prior to starting the placement.

The Audiology Placement (International Students) is associated with the MSc Audiology (with clinical placement) programme. It is designed to enable EU and International students to achieve the clinical and professional competencies required to be eligible to register with the Registration Council of Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). Such students typically have no prior background in audiology although some may have training and experience outside of the UK that is insufficient for registering with RCCP. The placement focuses on clinical training in standard adult hearing assessment and rehabilitation as well as broader professional training to work as an audiologist. It also provides opportunities to gain knowledge, understanding and experience of more advanced areas of audiology. Note that placement is NOT intended for those seeking specialist audiology training, such as in vestibular, paediatrics, auditory implants or auditory processing disorder.

You must complete a minimum of 52 weeks (12 months) on the basis 35 hours per week (not including breaks) and on a full-time basis. A holiday allowance is provided within that.

UK students should see the separate module AUDI6013 Audiology Placement.

See also the separate document Terms of Placement, which you will have accepted when accepting the offer of a placement: also available from https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/taught_courses/audiology/msc_audiology.page within the programme specification.

This module could involve working with children and vulnerable adults, alone and unsupervised for significant periods of time, so an enhanced criminal record check is required.

Students can only start their placement once they have passed the taught component of the MSc/PG Dip (i.e. 120 CATS from Part 1 of the MSc, not including the research project), determined by an Examinations Board. For example, students are not permitted to start their placement while repeating Part 1 of the MSc/PG Dip.

Students must also engage in and complete AUDI6016 Preparation for Audiology Placement prior to starting the placement.

The Audiology Placement (International Students) is associated with the MSc Audiology (with clinical placement) programme. It is designed to enable EU and International students to achieve the clinical and professional competencies required to be eligible to register with the Registration Council of Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). Such students typically have no prior background in audiology although some may have training and experience outside of the UK that is insufficient for registering with RCCP. The placement focuses on clinical training in standard adult hearing assessment and rehabilitation as well as broader professional training to work as an audiologist. It also provides opportunities to gain knowledge, understanding and experience of more advanced areas of audiology. Note that placement is NOT intended for those seeking specialist audiology training, such as in vestibular, paediatrics, auditory implants or auditory processing disorder.

You must complete a minimum of 52 weeks (12 months) on the basis 35 hours per week (not including breaks) and on a full-time basis. A holiday allowance is provided within that.

UK students should see the separate module AUDI6013 Audiology Placement.

See also the separate document Terms of Placement, which you will have accepted when accepting the offer of a placement: also available from https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/taught_courses/audiology/msc_audiology.page within the programme specification.

This module could involve working with children and vulnerable adults, alone and unsupervised for significant periods of time, so an enhanced criminal record check is required.

Students can only start their placement once they have passed the taught component of the MSc/PG Dip (i.e. 120 CATS from Part 1 of the MSc, not including the research project), determined by an Examinations Board. For example, students are not permitted to start their placement while repeating Part 1 of the MSc/PG Dip.

Students must also engage in and complete AUDI6016 Preparation for Audiology Placement prior to starting the placement.

You will identify a project supervisor and discuss your ideas for a research topic, early in the first semester. Once ideas for the project have been formulated, you will commence your project toward the end of semester one and through the rest of the year. write a project proposal early in semester two.

You will identify a project supervisor and discuss your ideas for a research topic, early in the first semester. Once ideas for the project have been formulated, you will commence your project toward the end of semester one and through the rest of the year. write a project proposal early in semester two.