Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

University or College Macquarie University

Qualification Bachelor Degree

Awarding body Macquarie University

Cost of the program AUS $21,672 a year

Duration 3 Year(s)

Study mode Full time

Course description This course actuaries analyse and manage the risks of financial contracts. The actuary?s work is based on the application of mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term financial planning and management. Actuaries relate numbers to real life. Macquarie?s actuarial studies program was the first of its kind in the English speaking world to be accredited by a professional actuarial body and is the longest running program of its kind in Australia. As a student in actuarial studies, students will complete units in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, statistics and actuarial studies in the first year. In subsequent years actuarial and other units will be studied in greater depth.

Entry requirementsStudents should have complete advanced mathematics or equivalent. Students should have a minimum IELTS (Academic English only) score of 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section; minimum TOEFL (paper based test) score of 580 overall, with 53 listening, 52 reading, 59 structure/written expression, 5.0 TWE; TOEFL (computer based test) score of 237 overall, with 19 listening, 19 reading, 25 structure/writing and TOEFL (internet based test) score of 92 overall, with 18 listening, 17 reading, 22 writing, 22 speaking.

Application details Students should complete the application form and send it to Macquarie University Macquarie International, Building E3A, Level 1, North Ryde NSW 2109, Australia. They must pay a application fee of AU$110 while submitting the application form; application form must be enclosed with certified copies or original evidence of English language proficiency; certified copies or original evidence of all academic qualifications, including transcripts and graduation certificates; if students are requesting credit for previous study, attach certified copies or original evidence of syllabus and detailed unit information and if necessary, attach any other additional information or portfolios.

Date of commencement Feb

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