Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
UNSW
CRICOS provider number: 00098G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12055
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Actuaries apply advanced analytical techniques to evaluate risks and opportunities, and use data analytics and insights to help businesses, governments, not for profit organisations and individuals make critical decisions. This degree challenges those who excel in mathematics to extricate patterns and trends in mass data.
UNSW Business School is one of Australia's leading business schools, lecturers from around the world teach our students. We pride ourselves in creating and sharing the latest business knowledge and real-world business experience with our students.
We offer flexible, internationally recognised, undergraduate business degrees supported by an extensive choice of majors. Our business degrees have been designed to suit various career aspirations and interests aiming to provide you with the skills, networks, knowledge and know-how to stand out in the crowd and excel in today's business world.
Visit the UNSW Business School website, call (02) 9385 3507 or email UNSW Business.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Optional majors: Actuarial Risk Management and Analytics, Computational Data Science, Quantitative Data Science or select a Bachelor of Commerce major*
*Students wishing to study a Bachelor of Commerce major may need to complete additional units of credit to complete program requirements.
Career opportunities
With a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, you’ll develop a specialist skill set in actuarial models, financial maths, probability, Artificial Intelligence analytics, and commerce. Our graduates are in high demand across industries, you'll be sought after for roles in financial services, insurance and superannuation as an Actuarial Analyst, Business Consultant, Credit Analyst, Data Analyst, Forecasting Analyst, Investment Banker, Insurance Analyst, Risk Assessment Officer, Statistical Research Analyst, Superannuation Advisor and Wealth Management Analyst.
Professional recognition
Upon meeting the academic standard requirements, you’ll gain exemptions towards accreditation with the Actuaries Institute (Australia). Professional accreditation through the Actuaries Institute provides mutual recognition at major international actuarial bodies such as the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) and the Society of Actuaries (US).
Honours
Available as an additional year to high achieving students.
Double degrees: Bachelor of Actuarial Studies can be combined with 424000 Bachelor of Commerce, 424400 Bachelor of Economics, 424500 Bachelor of Information Systems, 429000 Bachelor of Science, 425800 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or 429300 Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Hons) and 426000 Bachelor of Laws.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1.
Recommended studies: English Advanced, Mathematics Extension 2.
Other applicants
Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
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 2025 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.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.