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Master of Actuarial Science

    • CRICOS Code: 0101265

    What will I study?

    Overview

    The degree is designed to be completed in 1.5-years of full-time study or part time equivalent and requires completion of 150 points. The degree consists of 12 semester-length subjects comprising:

    • 6 discipline core subjects;
    • 2 capstone subjects; and
    • 4 elective subjects.

    Sample course plan

    View some sample course plans to help you select subjects that will meet the requirements for this degree.

    Example 150 point plan
    YEAR 1
    Sem 1
    50 Points     		CORE
    Mathematics and Finance I
    12.5 Points     		CORE
    Life Insurance Models I
    12.5 Points     		ELECTIVE
    Accounting and Finance for Actuaries
    12.5 Points     		ELECTIVE
    Data Analytics in Insurance I
    12.5 Points
    YEAR 1
    Sem 2
    50 Points     		CORE
    Mathematics of Finance II
    12.5 Points     		CORE
    Life Insurance Models 2
    12.5 Points     		CORE
    Topics in Insurance and Finance
    12.5 Points     		CAPSTONE
    Life Contingencies
    12.5 Points
    YEAR 2
    Sem 1
    50 Points     		CORE
    Mathematics of Finance III
    12.5 Points     		CAPSTONE
    General Insurance Modelling
    12.5 Points     		ELECTIVE
    Statistical Techniques in Insurance
    12.5 Points     		ELECTIVE
    Economics for Actuaries
    12.5 Points