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 2025-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-13 00:00:00 , International
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

More details

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

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Economics Mathematics Financial Mathematics View 54 other Masters in Economics in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

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).

Tuition Fee

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International

56000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56000 AUD per year during 21 months.
National

38000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38000 AUD per year during 21 months.

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Full fee to complete degree

Domestic students: $58,000

International: $87,000

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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