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
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Disciplines
Economics Mathematics Financial Mathematics View 132 other Masters in Economics in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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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
50120 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50120 AUD per year during 21 months. -
National
35670 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35670 AUD per year during 21 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.