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Overview

The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Honours) is a one year advanced undergraduate degree for high-achieving students which may be undertaken upon completion of the requirements of an undergraduate pass degree. The program enables students to expand and deepen their understanding of actuarial studies and develop highly sought after analytical, problem … For more content click the Read More button below. Program Benefits: Competitive advantage, higher chances of immediately getting employed upon completion, increased career options - either in academia, business, government or applied research through gaining: Advanced analytical and problem solving skills required for specialist careers in business and government.Highly sought after research, project management and communication skills in as well as advanced knowledge of the relevant discipline.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Present and defend their research in oral presentations and in writing.
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Plan and execute a piece of research with some independence.
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Reflect critically on existing ideas and practice within the actuarial studies field.
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Apply a highly developed understanding of the theoretical concepts and body of knowledge in actuarial studies and related disciplines to address a research topic.
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Graduate Capabilities

For more information on Graduate Capabilities please click on this link

Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Course6 Units of Credit:
Thesis24 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of 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 requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

Interview

Other

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):
Domestic Students
International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of various professional organisations according to the area of specialisation completed. For further information on professional recognition please contact UNSW Business School. [https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/professionalrecognition/undergraduate]

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

Additional Information

How to Apply

All honours applicants, both domestic and international, apply for the disciplinary honours program via www.apply.unsw.edu.au.

Documentation required:

For UNSW Applicants:

A 4-6 page pre-proposal outlining:
title and topic of proposed research project

  1. a motivation for this research project
  2. a short review of the relevant literature
  3. an outline of the proposed research questions and expected contributions
  4. a discussion of the importance and significance of those expected outcomes
  5. a signed Expression of Interest EOI form signed by your proposed supervisor(s)
  6. an up-to-date curriculum vitae

For non-UNSW Applicants:

In addition to the above, you are required to contact the Honours
Coordinator in advance (at least one month) of the application deadline with documents 1 and 2, so a supervisor may be identified.

  1. A full transcript of all completed courses to date (including current term/semester enrolment)
  2. Names and contact (phone number and email) of two academic referees, supporting your application
  3. Additional documentation as advised by the Honours Co-Ordinator

For more information contact the Actuarial Studies Honours Co-Ordinator

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

Additional Expenses and Resources

The resourcing of these students is covered by the current resourcing for the existing 3502 program.

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