Bond University
Master of Actuarial Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationA Master of Actuarial Science will develop your skills in the challenge of crunching numbers to evaluate risk and create practical solutions for real-world problems.
Bond is the only university in Queensland to be Accredited by the Actuaries Institute and is an innovative and immersive program that combines elements of economics, finance, data science, and advanced probability theory.
This encourages students to develop techniques for the management of risk and improvement of business decision-making.
The Master of Actuarial Science is a four-semester program that provides those with an undergraduate degree in an alternative field of study, an opportunity to gain Part I (Foundation program) accreditation, from the Actuaries Institute.
Delivery mode
Bond University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 14 University Drive, Robina
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field.
Subject Prerequisites
Completion of a subject deemed equivalent to Quantitative Methods and Fundamentals of Finance within the last seven years.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field.
Subject Prerequisites
Completion of a subject deemed equivalent to Quantitative Methods and Fundamentals of Finance within the last seven years.
English language proficiency requirements
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Master of Actuarial Science 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...
Actuarial Consultant
An Actuarial Consultant provides expert advice on financial risk and uncertainty. You might work for insurance companies, consultancy firms, or gov...
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 Underwriter
An Insurance Underwriter assesses and evaluates insurance applications to determine the level of risk and the appropriate premium to charge. You mi...
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...
About Bond University
In 1989, Bond was established with the vision of delivering educational excellence that satisfied the highest international standards.
Decades later, this remains at the forefront of the University's ethos, paired with our commitment to offer a student experience that benefits and transforms every graduate. Today, students, their experiences, and their ambitions remain at the heart of the University’s every decision, action and innovation.
Not just reserved for a select few, each and every Bond student has unrivalled access to industry, entrepreneurship, academic, and career experiences.
At Bond, we are dedicated to fostering exceptional graduate outcomes. This commitment has been reflected in national rankings like the Employer Satisfaction Survey, where we were ranked #1 in Australia in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Bond’s research portfolio reflects the University’s focus on ingenuity and entrepreneurship, and offers meaningful contributions across disciplines, from healthcare innovations to big data and beyond.
From day one, Bond students gain membership to a network of more than 30,000 alumni located in more than 120 countries, providing unmatched networking opportunities.
