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Pursuing this distinctive dual degree program will equip you with both quantitative modeling expertise from Actuarial Studies and specialized scientific knowledge. Actuarial professionals assist organizations across sectors - including businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and individuals - in making strategic future decisions by assessing risks and opportunities. The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies curriculum teaches advanced analytical methods, valuable data analysis capabilities, and practical business insights. You'll acquire specialized quantitative skills in actuarial modeling, financial mathematics, probability theory, AI/machine learning analytics, and commercial applications. With the Bachelor of Science component, you can select from 26 majors spanning physical, natural, and social sciences, allowing you to tailor your studies to your scientific interests and career aspirations. Together, these degrees develop versatile analytical, logical, and critical thinking abilities applicable across global industries, complemented by your unique interdisciplinary expertise.
There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university transfer.
English Language requirements:
IELTS: 7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): B, Writing C.