Handbook - Actuarial Studies / Computer Science

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Overview

This program combines the strengths of Actuarial Studies and Computer Science and allows high-performing students the opportunity to study a quantitative program with practical applications in computer science. This 4-year program will allow students to combine advanced studies in mathematics, economics, insurance, finance, statistics and programming.

Stand Alone Programs

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Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 192 UOC.

Actuarial Studies component (96 UOC)

Level 1 Actuarial Studies Core Courses (48 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 (24 UOC)
Business School Elective (6 UOC)

Bachelor of Computer Science (96 UOC)

An approved Bachelor of Computer Science major.

Please note: MATH1151 and MATH1251 are completed under the Actuarial Studies component of the Double Degree, and replace (MATH1131 or MATH1141) and (MATH1231 or MATH1241) in the Computer Science component.

Disciplinary Component - 3586 Actuarial Studies96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Level 1 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

ACTL1101

6 UOC

Introduction to Actuarial Studies

Organisational Resources

Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A

MATH1251

6 UOC

Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B

Level 2 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:

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.

ACTL2102

6 UOC

Foundations of Actuarial Models

ACTL2111

6 UOC

Financial Mathematics for Actuaries

ACTL2131

6 UOC

Probability and Mathematical Statistics

Level 3 Actuarial Electives24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC of the following courses.

ACTL3141

6 UOC

Actuarial Models and Statistics

ACTL3142

6 UOC

Actuarial Data and Analysis

General Insurance Techniques

ACTL3182

6 UOC

Asset-Liability and Derivative Models

ACTL3191

6 UOC

Superannuation and Retirement Benefits

ACTL3192

6 UOC

Retirement Saving and Spending Over the Lifecycle

Business Elective

Optional Specialisations

Students may choose to complete an optional Actuarial Studies major or Business major / minor using the elective space in their program.

Actuarial Studies Majors

Students may elect to complete ACTLE1 or MATHE1 in addition to their Actuarial Studies program requirements.

Students completing these majors will still need to complete the program requirements such as Level 1 and 2 core course as well as Level 3 electives.

These majors will require UOC to be taken from the Business Electives, Free elective and/or General Education courses depending on a students program rules and courses completed. It may also require completion of additional UOC above the minimum required for a student's program. Please see the Progression Plans and consult the Business School Student Centre if you are interested in completing either of these majors.

ACTLE1

48 UOC

Actuarial Risk Management and Analytics

MATHE1

66 UOC

Quantitative Data Science

Business Majors / Minors

Students may choose a maximum of one major/minor listed below.

Notes for Double-Degree students: Completion of an additional major/minor within the combined Actuarial Studies degree may result in more UOC required for degree completion.

International Business

Human Resource Management

TABLC1

48 UOC

Taxation

Note for students choosing to complete an Actuarial Studies major

Disciplinary Component - 3778 Computer Science96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Majors

COMPA1 is the default stream, and will be used if no other stream is selected.

Computer Science (Database Systems)

COMPE1

96 UOC

Computer Science (eCommerce Systems)

COMPI1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

COMPJ1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Programming Languages)

COMPN1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Computer Networks)

COMPS1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Embedded Systems)

COMPY1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Security Engineering)

Maximum Level 1 Electives UOC

3674 Actuarial Studies / Computer Science Specific Information

MATH1151 & MATH1251 are compulsory core courses that count towards the Bachelor of Computer Science. Students must complete an additional 12 UOC of UNSW Business School electives to complete the requirement for 96 UOC of Business School courses.

1. MATH1151 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A (6 UOC) replaces the Computer Science requirement to complete MATH1131 Mathematics 1A or MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
2. MATH1251 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B (6 UOC) replaces the Computer Science requirement to complete MATH1231 Mathematics 1B
or MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B
This applies to any stream that requires either of these courses.

Program Constraints

Limit Rule

Maturity Rule

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

Program Fees

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