Overview

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies at Macquarie University is suitable for students interested in using financial analysis to solve practical problems.

Actuaries specialise in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis to business. Actuaries advise government, financial institutions and other organisations on financial management, risk management, product design and complex transactions.

They are key to helping financial institutions and other businesses all over the world to prosper.

Key features

Attain recognised professional accreditation

Successfully complete relevant units and receive part or full accreditation from the Actuaries Institute.

Join a university that’s recognised for excellence

Study at a university that’s recognised as a Centre of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries.

Broaden your skill set

Enhance your knowledge and skills by undertaking a range of units in actuarial science, statistics, finance and economics.

Join the leading provider of actuarial education for 50 years

Study at the first university in the world to be accredited with a professional actuarial body

Careers and opportunities

Actuary

Claims adjuster, examiner or investigator

Fund manager

Insurance analyst

Insurance specialist

Pricing or marketing actuary

Risk analyst

Superannuation adviser or analyst

Underwriter

Accreditation

Accreditation from the Actuaries Institute

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics and Business Strategy

Economics and the Global Economy

Statistical Data Analysis

Mathematics of Finance

Finance and Financial Reporting

Contingent Payments

Statistics

Probability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 067838M

International selection rank: 95

The selection rank is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). It determines the minimum eligibility requirements for entry to Macquarie.

Macquarie University recognises a range of international academic qualifications for direct entry to our courses, including:

senior secondary qualifications from more than 40 countries

several Australian and overseas foundation programs

diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees assessed as comparable in standard to Australian qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46900 AUD / year

≈ 46900 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11700 AUD / year

≈ 11700 AUD / year

Additional Details

National:

Domestic commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia.

This includes a wide variety of long and short term opportunities for international students. The range of scholarships available can depend on the country you are from, with other eligibility factors including your field of study and academic or sporting achievements.

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Additional Details

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Funding

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