Overview
Learning Outcomes
- Professionals
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
- Leaders
- Leaders
- Professionals
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
- Leaders
- Professionals
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
- Leaders
- Professionals
- Global Citizens
- Leaders
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
- Leaders
Program Structure144 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program.
These UOC are made up of:
- Level 1 Actuarial Studies Core Courses (54 UOC)
- Level 2 Actuarial Studies Core Courses (18 UOC) (Please note: ACTL2131 may be substituted by MATH2901 and MATH2931, please see below)
- Level 3 Actuarial Studies Electives (18 UOC)
- Business School Elective (6 UOC)
- Free electives (36 UOC)
- General Education (12 UOC)
For single and related double degrees please see Progression Plan
Level 1 Core Courses
Students must take 54 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 Core Courses
Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.
Students may replace ACTL2131 with the two courses MATH2901 Higher Theory of Statistics and MATH2931 Higher Linear Models. If students make this replacement, MATH2901 will count towards ACTL2131, and MATH2931 will be counted towards a major where this course is required or as a Business elective.
Level 3 Actuarial Electives
Students must complete 18 UOC of the following courses.
Alternative Actuarial Studies Majors
Students may elect to complete either of the following majors as alternatives to the default Actuarial Studies major.
Students completing these alternative Actuarial Studies majors will still need to complete the program requirements such as Level 1 and 2 core course as well as Level 3 electives. Additionally, students cannot declare an additional Business major/minor as well.
These majors will require UOC to be taken from Free elective and/or General Education courses. Please see the Progression Plans and consult the Business School Student Centre if you are interested in completing either of these majors.
Optional Second Major or Minor
Completion of a second major/minor is optional. Students may choose a maximum of one major/minor listed below.
Please note: A major in the School of Mathematics and Statistics comprises at least 60 UOC. Students completing a Major in the School of Mathematics and Statistics may treat MATH 1151 as equivalent to MATH1141, and MATH1251 as equivalent to MATH1241 for the purposes of completing major requirements.
Business Elective
Students must complete 6 UOC of Business electives to meet the minimum Business School course requirement to satisfy the depth component of the degree.
Free Electives
Student must complete 36 UOC of Free electives. These courses can be offered by the Business Faculty or outside of Business but cannot be GEN coded.
General Education
Students must complete 12 UOC of General Education courses.
Please note: Students enrolled in programs within the UNSW Business School cannot take General Education courses offered by the UNSW Business School (i.e. GENC code). These restrictions also apply to the following courses:
GENL2021 An Introduction to the Australian Legal System
GENL2032 Cyberspace Law 2.0
Minimum Faculty UOC
Students must complete a minimum of 96 UOC of UNSW Business School courses.
Maximum Level 1 UOC
No more than 60 UOC in Level 1 courses (not including 12 UOC of General Education courses) will be counted towards the degree.
Level 2 and 3 Maturity Requirements
Students must have completed 24 UOC before taking any Level 2 courses.
Students must have completed 48 UOC before taking any Level 3 courses.
Related Programs
Related Programs
Related Double Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science - BSc3154 - Actuarial Studies / Science
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom3155 - Actuarial Studies / Commerce
Bachelor of Economics - BEc3588 - Actuarial Studies / Economics
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) - BSc(AdvMath)(Hons)3589 - Actuarial Studies / Advanced Mathematics (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Systems - BIS3671 - Actuarial Studies / Information Systems
Bachelor of Science - BSc3674 - Actuarial Studies / Computer Science
Bachelor of Laws - LLB4737 - Actuarial Studies / Law
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Professional Outcomes
Professional Recognition
Career Opportunities
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction
Additional Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks
Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Program Fees
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