Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Undergraduate CRICOS: 00098G
This is a challenging and highly rewarding program for those wanting to enter the financial services or insurance industry in a quantitative role. This program is recognised by the actuary and financial services industry and enables students to develop technical and non-technical skills needed to pursue the role of an actuarial analyst. It also allows students to enhance their studies with a second major, including Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, Mathematics and Statistics. Students can fast-track professional accreditation with Part I exemptions of Actuaries Institute of Australia professional examinations, the core technical subjects of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) professional examinations and the Validation by Educational Experience credit for the Society of Actuaries (USA).
General Education courses (chosen from other faculties)
Free electives (which can be used to complete a second major from approved areas of study). NOTE: Some majors will require additional study above the minimum 144 UOC.
Subjects
Actuarial studies. Optional second major include: Accounting
Actuarial risk management analytics
Business economics
Business strategy and economics
Business law
Finance
Financial economics
Human resource management
Information systems
International business
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Quantitative data science
Real estate studies
Statistics
Taxation.
Standard 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.
Study information
Campus
Fees
Entry
Mid year intake
Attendance
UNSW Business School
Domestic: $33,664 International: $136,800
ATAR: 93
No
Full-time
: 3
years
Part-time
: 6
years
Further information
This program is also offered as a combined degree with Commerce, Economics, Laws, Science and Advanced Maths. The UNSW HSC Plus does not apply to the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and its dual degrees.