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Gbob1
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I am currently on a gap year and will be studying Music at King's College London this September. My Music course is predominantly academic i.e. writing essays, giving musical criticism etc so I'm not just going to be sitting at a piano all day! Obviously I am interested in the actuarial field. I sat the CT1 exam this April, which I paid for myself whilst working 2 jobs, and studying with no help from revision courses or tutors (except from people on this site). So I am currently waiting for the results...
I know that the minimum requirements state that a mathematical degree is preferable although not compulsory but what about a Music degree? In reality, am I at an obvious disadvantage; how competitive is this field exactly? Is my best bet just to carry on taking as many of the professional examinations as possible in the future (if I decide to pursue this career)? Do you know anyone that is/was in a similar situation as me - at least give me some hope
*If this helps at all: I achieved 15 GCSE's all A*/A including an A* in Maths, and 4 A's at A-level in Maths, Chemistry, Biology and ... Music. So there is a Maths somewhere in there!
I would appreciate your help and advice!
Thank you.
I am currently on a gap year and will be studying Music at King's College London this September. My Music course is predominantly academic i.e. writing essays, giving musical criticism etc so I'm not just going to be sitting at a piano all day! Obviously I am interested in the actuarial field. I sat the CT1 exam this April, which I paid for myself whilst working 2 jobs, and studying with no help from revision courses or tutors (except from people on this site). So I am currently waiting for the results...
I know that the minimum requirements state that a mathematical degree is preferable although not compulsory but what about a Music degree? In reality, am I at an obvious disadvantage; how competitive is this field exactly? Is my best bet just to carry on taking as many of the professional examinations as possible in the future (if I decide to pursue this career)? Do you know anyone that is/was in a similar situation as me - at least give me some hope
*If this helps at all: I achieved 15 GCSE's all A*/A including an A* in Maths, and 4 A's at A-level in Maths, Chemistry, Biology and ... Music. So there is a Maths somewhere in there!
I would appreciate your help and advice!
Thank you.
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