Macquarie University
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationActuaries specialise in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis to business, finance and insurance. 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.
In the professionally accredited Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, you’ll learn how to apply mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term risk management, finance and insurance.
Delivery mode
Macquarie University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Assumed knowledge
HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent. For International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants, this is equivalent to Mathematics (HL).
Recommended studies
HSC Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E4) or equivalent. For International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants, this is equivalent to a grade of 6 or 7 in Further Mathematics (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL).
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may satisfy the English language requirements if you’ve completed:
- senior secondary studies equivalent to the New South Wales HSC
- at least one year of full-time Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification.
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
Course fees
$34,200
$129,600
$34,200
$129,600
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies will prepare you for the following roles.
Actuarial Analyst
An Actuarial Analyst assesses financial risks using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory. You might work in an insurance company, consulta...
Actuary
An Actuary interprets information and data to assist with financial decision making. You might analyse data from a range of sources and assess the...
Insurance Analyst
An Insurance Analyst is responsible for analysing insurance data and trends to provide insights that inform pricing strategies and risk assessments...
Insurance Specialist
An Insurance Specialist manages and advises on insurance policies to meet clients' needs. You might work for an insurance company, brokerage, or wi...
Risk Analyst
A Risk Analyst analyses information and data to assess risk. You might work in banking, insurance or a range of other industries. Risk Analysts mak...
Investment Analyst
An Investment Analyst evaluates financial data and trends to provide investment recommendations. You might work in financial institutions, investme...
Investment Manager
An Investment Manager oversees investment portfolios to meet clients’ financial objectives. You might work in a financial services firm, a bank, or...
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspectives and effect change.
Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community – a place of constant stimulus and human interaction. Together, we advance world-class theoretical thinking and translate it into real-world solutions.
We’re connecting people across the most diverse fields of knowledge to create bold new possibilities: for their careers, intellectual endeavours, enterprises and the common good.
