AustraliaMaster's122 weeks
Master of Actuarial Studies (Extension)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)Kensington, Australia
Fee for international students
A$127,000 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
- Intakes
- Not published
- Duration
- 122 weeks
Programme facts
- Level
- Master's
- Duration
- 122 weeks
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- Not published
About this programme
The Master of Actuarial Studies (Extension) program is ideal for those with a bachelor degree in mathematics, statistics or econometrics wanting to acquire specialist knowledge and skills to enter the actuarial profession. The program covers the professional actuarial subjects (Part I and Part II) recognised by Actuaries Institute in Australia. Students may also have the opportunity to obtain Part III (ST9 Enterprise Risk Management) exemption. Note: Engineering graduates with a strong background in mathematics/statistics may be considered for this program.
Entry requirements
- Prerequisites
- A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (65% or higher) as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator; and a major (at least 7 courses) in actuarial studies; or a major (at least 7 courses) in econometrics; or a major (at least 7 courses) in mathematics or statistics. Applicants are expected to have a mathematical background equivalent to a full year of calculus and linear algebra at first-year university undergraduate level at above credit grade.
Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.