Suggested study hours and pattern

The actual amount of time each student needs to spend on a particular subject will vary from student to student. Quality of study time is far more important than quantity of study time. However, the following guidelines are suggested: Core technical subjects (CT1CT8) between 125 and 150 hours depending on the subject and an individual students past educational background in the subject. 30 hours plus two-day practical exam 400 hours 50 hours 50 hours plus two-day practical exam 200 hours 300 hours 320 hours

Business awareness (CT9) Actuarial risk management (CA1) Model documentation, analysis and reporting (CA2) Communications (CA3) Specialist technical subjects Specialist applications subjects Specialist applications subjects taken with UK practice modules

It is therefore suggested that a reasonable workload for any one study session from September to April might be: three Core technical subjects Actuarial risk management two Specialist technical subjects one Specialist technical subject and the chosen Specialist applications subject with the relevant UK practice module some other comparable combination

The study session from May to September is shorter and so it may be difficult for a student to study at the same rate during this time. A student who studies every session with no failures could be expected to attain Associateship within two years and Fellowship within three years.