Overview

You can also strengthen your actuarial training by including relevant postgraduate electives from the Business School in other disciplines such as data analytics, accounting or finance. Applicants are expected to have a mathematical background equivalent to a full year of calculus and linear algebra at first-year university undergraduate level, with a grade above credit.

Why choose this Actuarial Studies program from University of New South Wales?

If you have an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Studies, this degree will allow you to fast-track your professional accreditation.

Who should choose this degree?

This degree is ideal for graduates seeking a career as an actuarial analyst or similar financial service roles.

Career opportunities

Actuarial Analyst

Business Consultant

Investment Banker

Credit Analyst

Insurance Analyst

Risk Assessment Officer

Superannuation Advisor

Wealth Management Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Probability and Statistics for Actuaries

Financial Mathematics

Finance and Financial Reporting for Actuaries

Business Economics

Stochastic Modelling for Actuaries

Actuarial Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 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

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

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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: 051222G

A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator; andA major (at least seven courses) in actuarial studies; or*A major (at least seven courses) in econometrics; or
A major (at least seven courses) in mathematics or statisticsRecognition of prior learning or professional recognitionUp to 4 courses credits (24 UOC) may be granted (towards the 4 core courses) based on your previous studies in actuarial studies (bachelor or higher).

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59000 AUD / year

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40000 AUD / year

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Overview

Why choose this Actuarial Studies program from University of New South Wales?

Who should choose this degree?

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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