Australian National University
Master of Actuarial Practice
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAre you a maths whiz who wants stimulating work, limitless potential and an ever growing salary? This is the esteemed degree that will make you a thought leader in financial fields. With an ANU Master of Actuarial Practice degree, you will excel in your career literally anywhere in the world.
Risk is all around us - in investment markets, on the roads, from our health and the climate. This degree will teach you how to apply your mathematical talent in understanding, measuring and managing risks.
Graduates will apply mathematical, statistical, financial, economic and other skills to untangle the most complex and difficult problems facing the commercial world.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Canberra
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants must present one of the following:
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0, with at least one course in the field of mathematics that must cover calculus and linear algebra
- An ANU Graduate Certificate of Finance and Actuarial Statistics (Actuarial Statistics or Actuarial Studies specialisation) with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0, with at least one course in the field of mathematics from university studies that must cover calculus and linear algebra
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
Cognate Disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Studies, Maths, Business Information Systems, Management, Marketing, International Business, Engineering, Physics, Science
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Master of Actuarial Practice will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
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...
Investment Analyst
An Investment Analyst evaluates financial data and trends to provide investment recommendations. You might work in financial institutions, investme...
Superannuation Adviser
A Superannuation Adviser provides specialised guidance on managing and maximising retirement savings. You might work with individuals or businesses...
About Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) is unlike any other university in Australia. Founded in 1946, in a spirit of post-war optimism, our role was to help realise Australia's potential as the world recovered from a global crisis.
That vision, to support the development of national unity and identity, improve our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, and provide our nation with research capacity amongst the best in the world, and education in areas vital for our future, has been our mission ever since.
It can be difficult work, but it's work we proudly do-because connecting talented people with diverse perspectives, equipping and encouraging them to address the most complex of tomorrow's problems, and ensuring Australia's future is not just our approach-it's also our national role and international responsibility as Australia's national university, and it's a responsibility from which we'll never waver.
