Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Actuarial Studies (Extension) 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
24 months
The Master of Actuarial Studies (Extension) provides comprehensive training in data analytics and quantitative risk management, preparing you for a successful career as an actuary or in finance. This extended program includes four additional courses beyond the standard Master of Actuarial Studies, enabling you to complete professionally accredited coursework while expanding your expertise through electives in actuarial science, risk management, business, mathematics, or computer science. Recognized by the Actuaries Institute, this program also holds University-Earned Credit (UEC) status for the Financial Mathematics (FM) and Statistics for Risk Modelling (SRM) exams, creating pathways for students pursuing Society of Actuaries (SOA) certification. You'll master advanced analytical methods, develop expertise in data-driven decision making, and acquire specialized skills in actuarial modeling, financial mathematics, probability theory, machine learning, AI analytics, and commerce. Graduates emerge with highly sought-after qualifications, enabling them to support businesses, government agencies, non-profits, and individuals in making strategic future decisions. Your training will position you for quantitative roles across diverse sectors including financial services, insurance, and retirement planning.
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