Overview

Actuarial Studies (Extension) from University of New South Wales equips you with the data analytics and quantitative risk management training for success in an actuarial career, or a career in finance. You’ll learn to apply advanced analytical techniques, deliver highly valued data analytics, and actionable insights. You’ll also develop a specialist quantitative skill set in actuarial models, financial mathematics, probability, machine learning / artificial intelligence analytics, and commerce.

Careers

Actuarial Analyst

Asset Management Trainee

Business Consultant

Credit Analyst

Data Analyst

Insurance Analyst

Investment Banker

Management Consultant

Risk Assessment Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Probability and Statistics for Actuaries

Financial Mathematics

Finance and Financial Reporting for Actuaries

Statistical Machine Learning for Risk and Actuarial Applications

Data Visualisation and Communication

Business Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-13 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applicants must submit their application (and all required documentation) at least eight (8) weeks before.

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Economics Actuarial Science Machine Learning View 10 other Masters in Machine Learning in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code 068778K

To be eligible for this program, you must have a recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a substantial component of mathematics, statistics, econometrics or actuarial studies, with a credit average, as determined by the UNSW Business School.

Applicants are expected to have a mathematics background equivalent to a full year of calculus and linear algebra at first-year university undergraduate level.

Entries are also open to students with background in related disciplines including financial engineering, data science, data engineering, physics, engineering, any related quantitative field.

English language requirements

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Tuition Fee

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International

59000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59000 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

40500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40500 AUD per year during 24 months.

Funding

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