Actuaries play a vital role in strategic planning and financial management in the financial services, insurance and superannuation industries. Combine the challenging Actuarial Studies degree with up to 18 months professional experience at industry-leading companies. This degree provides a solid foundation to enter the actuarial profession through studies in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, demographics, analytics and modelling.

You will graduate with excellent job prospects, thanks to the Co-op program’s assessable internship placements at sponsoring organisations.  It includes 15 to 18 months of industry training with up to three different companies, including Allianz, EY, Finity Consulting, KPMG Actuaries and PwC. You can also enhance your learning experience with our overseas exchange and global practicum program. This is a scholarship program where successful applicants receive financial support.

Applicants for Co-op degrees at UNSW must complete a separate application via the Co-op website and an interview.

Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Visit the ‘Apply’ section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.

On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.

Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.

Commonwealth Supported Place – multiple Student Contribution Bands may apply for this double degree. See single degrees for the applicable fee bands.

*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.

The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.