Overview

The core units cover the principles of finance, investment science, risk analysis and credibility theory. Optional units include practical mathematical financial modelling, applied statistics and numerical methods.

On completion of this Master of Science (Actuarial and Financial Science) course from Curtin University , your skills may be applied to insurance, pensions, healthcare, banking, business management and risk assessment. You may also play a role in determining company policy and explaining complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders and the public.

Career

Graduates generally find employment with insurance companies, investment and superannuation funds, banks, stockbrokers and government agencies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

STEM Research Methodologies

Theory of Interest

Financial Engineering

Risk Analysis

Portfolio Management Theory and Applications

Stochastic Processes

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International

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Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Finance Actuarial Science View 18 other Masters in Actuarial Science 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.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 054627G

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Specifically, applicants require a Honours degree or a four-year Bachelor degree in mathematics/statistics, science, engineering or finance. In addition, applicants must have basic mathematics and statistical background and competence equivalent to at least the level of MATH2009 Advanced Calculus and MATH2010 Linear Algebra.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40934 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

34874 AUD / year

≈ 34874 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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