Overview

Risk is all around us - in investment markets, on the roads, from our health and the climate. This Actuarial Studies degree at the Australian National University will teach you how to apply your mathematical talent in understanding, measuring and managing these risks.

Graduates will apply mathematical, statistical, financial, economic and other skills to untangle the most complex and difficult problems facing the commercial world.

Employment Opportunities

Actuaries work in a wide variety of areas, often in positions of seniority in a business. Examples of the job titles associated with actuarial studies are listed below:

Investment manager

Specialises in the investment of a portfolio of securities on behalf of individuals and/or organisations subject to the guidelines and directions of the investor.

Liability manager

Engaged by holders of liabilities, such as insurance companies, banks or superannuation funds, to advise on appropriate payment strategies and organisational structures to meet a stream of obligations.

Consultant

Offer their professional services for a fee, provide a wide range of services, including; advice on financial decisions, independent valuations, design of insurance funds, and future financial planning strategie

Learning Outcomes

utilise concepts in financial mathematics, including the time value of money, annuities, bond and loan calculations

interpret the accounts and financial statements of companies and financial institutions.

describe the fundamental concepts of micro and macroeconomics.

apply mathematical statistics, regression modeling and other statistical techniques to actuarial problems

describe and apply stochastic processes, survival models and their application in actuarial contexts

model and value cashflows dependent on death, survival, illness, retirement, and other contingencies

apply risk modelling techniques across a variety of financial contexts

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies enables students to undertake a sequence of accredited courses that satisfy certain educational requirements of the Actuaries Institute.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Microeconomics

Bus Rep & Analysis

Quant Res Methods

Macroeconomics

Corporate Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Economics Business Intelligence Actuarial Science View 117 other Bachelors in Economics in Australia

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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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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 028147F

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56120 AUD / year

≈ 56120 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Employment Opportunities

Investment manager

Liability manager

Consultant

Learning Outcomes

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Canberra

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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