Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

Play a pivotal role in helping businesses, governments, not-for-profit organisations and individuals make critical decisions for the future. The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies is one of the most competitive business programs in Australia, led by world-class academics at the top of their fields. Actuaries help businesses, governments, not-for-profit organisations and individuals make critical decisions for the future by evaluating risks and opportunities using advanced analytical techniques to deliver highly valued data analytics an insights. The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies at UNSW is the flagship entrance for the highest-achieving business students to the most competitive business program in Australia. We've had students from all over the world join us to study actuarial studies at UNSW, like Angelica Sutantyo who travelled from Indonesia to study at UNSW Business School. UNSW Business School is the global leader in actuarial studies, currently ranked #1 worldwide in risk management, insurance, and actuarial research*. Our graduates are in high demand and help organisations meet their strategic objectives.

The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies is accredited by the Actuaries Institute and includes the option to choose a specialisation to diversify your future career as a business professional. You’ll develop a specialist quantitative skill set in actuarial models, financial maths, probability, machine learning/AI analytics, and commerce. Graduates of Actuarial Studies at UNSW are in high demand. After three-years, you’ll be ready for quantitative roles in a range of industries including financial services, insurance and superannuation.

Potential careers

• Actuarial Analyst
• Asset Management Trainee
• Business Consultant
• Credit Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Insurance Analyst
• Investment Banker
• Risk Assessment Officer
• Superannuation Adviser
• Wealth Management Analyst

Honours

Take your Bachelor of Actuarial Studies to the next level with an additional one-year Honours degree, where you'll gain advanced knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of business. You'll have the opportunity to be mentored by top-tier researchers and work on industry relevant projects while undertaking a significant research thesis. Graduate with advanced knowledge, analytical, problem-solving and research skills that are highly sought after in business and government. Learn more about Actuarial Studies Honours. 

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies provides a strong foundation for becoming an actuary or working within a related field. You can earn exemptions from the Actuaries Institute’s Foundation Program in Australia or VEE credit from the Society of Actuaries (US). Mutual recognition arrangements between major actuarial associations also mean that your professional qualifications are internationally transferrable.