Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Australian National University
CRICOS provider number: 00120C TEQSA provider ID: PRV12002
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Risk is all around us – in investment markets, on the roads, in our health and the climate. The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies 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.
Areas of study
Accounting, actuarial studies, economics, finance, statistics. Students are encouraged to use their elective units to complete majors/minors from options across the University.
Career opportunities
Professional actuarial consultant; financial adviser to governments and commercial organisations such as life, general and health insurance companies, superannuation and pension funds, investment companies, banks and stockbrokerage.
Professional recognition
Satisfactory attainment in the professional actuarial subjects may be accepted by the Actuaries Institute for exemption from some examination subjects for Fellowship of the Institute.
Honours
Available as an additional year, subject to progress requirements.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Information about ANU student contributions.
Essential requirements for admission
Co-Curricular or Service Experience (Year 12 or IB applicants only): The Co-Curricular or Service Experience requirement has been removed from the application process for 2025 admissions. This change will make ANU more accessible to Year 12 students looking to join ANU. You don’t need to submit any additional documents regarding this change.
Prerequisites
ACT: Specialist Mathematics (major/minor) (160+). NSW: Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Minimum selection rank: 92.00. Due to the competitive nature of our admissions process, we cannot guarantee entry to applicants who meet the minimum selection rank for their preferred program.
Recommended studies:ACT: Specialist Mathematics (double major). NSW: Mathematics Extension 2.
Other applicants
Refer to the ANU general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the ANU website.
Australian National University degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Combined options
ANU flexible double degree options allow you to create your own study program.