UNSW Sydney

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

080474C

Related Careers

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Science

This dual degree program is designed for those wanting to incorporate actuarial studies with a science program. Not only does it help develop technical and non-technical skills needed to pursue the role of an actuarial analyst in the financial services or insurance industry, it also develops strong scientific and methodological skills. There is a wide range of study options (with more than 20 fields of science) being offered, and students have the flexibility to specialise and focus on special areas of interest, career paths or individual strengths.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Kensington	Full-time - 4 years	N/A	98
UNSW Business School	Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 8 years	N/A	98

Campus

Duration

Fees

ATAR

Kensington

Full-time - 4 years

N/A

UNSW Business School

Full-time - 4 years

Part-time - 8 years

N/A

Structure

32 courses (192 uoc): Actuarial Studies core courses; 3 Level 3 Actuarial Studies electives; Business School elective; One science major; Science electives NOTE: You must complete at least 16 courses (96 UOC) for actuarial studies and 16 courses (96 UOC) for science.

Subjects

Actuarial studies
Science majors include: Anatomy
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Earth science
Ecology
Food science and Technology
Genetics
Geography
Marine science
Materials science
Mathematics
Microbiology and Immunology
Molecular and cell biology
Neuroscience
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physical oceanography
Physics
Physiology
Psychology
Statistics
Vision science
Biological Science
Climate Science
geology

Entry requirements

Year 12 or equivalent
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1
Recommended: English (Advanced), HSC Mathematics Extension 2

Recognition

Actuaries Institute of Australia

Study Pathways

Students must achieve the required academic standard in their Actuarial Studies courses to gain exemption from Part I of the Actuaries Institute of Australia, the CT courses of The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) professional examinations or the VEE credit for the Society of Actuaries (USA). Students can gain exemption from Part II of the Actuaries Institute professional examinations and become an Associate member by completing the designated fourth year courses at the required academic standard.