An actuarial science program is designed to teach students about analyzing risks, specifically in the insurance field. Programs will usually contain multiple mathematics courses, such as statistics and calculus, along with courses in risk analysis, computers and economics.

Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which the Irish Sea separates it.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.