Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Actuarial Studies in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
59,000
(c. USD41,519.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
20 months
The Master of Actuarial Studies provides comprehensive training in data analytics and quantitative risk management, preparing you for actuarial professions and financial careers. This program teaches you to implement sophisticated analytical methods, produce valuable data assessments, and generate practical recommendations. You'll gain specialized quantitative expertise in actuarial modeling, financial mathematics, probability theory, AI-driven analytics, machine learning, and business applications. Recognized by the Actuaries Institute, the curriculum offers specialized courses and electives to advance your professional business development. It holds University-Earned Credit (UEC) status for both the Financial Mathematics (FM) and Statistics for Risk Modeling (SRM) examinations, creating pathways for SOA certification by allowing students to obtain exam credits. Actuarial graduates enjoy strong industry demand, with career opportunities across financial services, insurance, pension sectors, and beyond. Completing this degree prepares you for analytical positions where you'll assist corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and individuals in making strategic future-oriented decisions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for this program, you must have:
A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator; and
A major (at least seven courses) in actuarial studies; or
A major (at least seven courses) in econometrics; or
A major (at least seven courses) in mathematics or statistics.
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): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.
Tuition
AUD
59,000