University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Form
  • 22,386 postgraduate students
  • 34% international / 66% domestic

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

  • Bachelor

Actuaries play a vital role in strategic planning and financial management in the financial services, insurance and superannuation industries. This degree challenges the mathematically minded to find patterns and trends where others see only a mass of data. Studies in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, demographics, analytics and modelling provide you with a solid foundation to enter the actuarial profession.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
3586, 077428B
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$10,748 per year

About this course

Actuaries play a vital role in strategic planning and financial management in the financial services, insurance and superannuation industries. This degree challenges the mathematically minded to find patterns and trends where others see only a mass of data. Studies in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, demographics, analytics and modelling provide you with a solid foundation to enter the actuarial profession.
Expand your expertise and career options by studying a second major, such as Accounting, Actuarial Risk Management and Analytics, Business Economics, Business Strategy and Economic Management, Business Law, Finance, Financial Economics, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, Real Estate Studies, Taxation. Approved majors from other faculties include Mathematics, Quantitative Data Science and Statistics.

Study locations

Kensington

How to apply

Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Visit the ‘Apply’ section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.

On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.

Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.