Overview

At UNSW, Honours in Actuarial Studies provides an introductory but rigorous training in the research process. Research training provides the opportunity to be recognised as a leader in a specialised area of theory and/or practice of relevance to the actuarial profession. It promotes the development of analytical skills and provides … For more content click the Read More button below. In 2013, completion of Honours in Actuarial Studies is offered as part of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). The program is open to both local and international students, subject to the admission requirements that are outlined below. Entry into the Actuarial Studies Honours program is competitive and is subject to availability of academic staff for supervision.

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:

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Additional Information

Entry Requirements

In addition to the requirements set by the University of New South Wales and the UNSW Business School for enrolment in the program, the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies expects applicants to:

  1. Be eligible for exemption from all Part I courses from the Actuaries Institute;
  2. Have a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 in all core actuarial courses (the ones are considered for the purpose of exemption from the Part I examinations of the Actuaries Institute) in the degree in which they are currently enrolled;
  3. Have a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 in the degree in which they are currently enrolled.

Furthermore, candidates must follow the application procedure described on the website of the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies.

Professional Recognition

The Institute of Actuaries of Australia

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Stream Structure for the Academic requirements.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

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