Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Macquarie University - North Ryde
Overview
Actuaries specialise in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis to business, finance and insurance. Actuaries advise government, financial institutions and other organisations on financial management, risk management, product design and complex transactions. They are key to helping financial institutions and other businesses all over the world to prosper.
In the professionally accredited Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, you’ll learn how to apply mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term risk management, finance and insurance.
Majors
Areas of study
Analysis of mortality and population-based rates, contingent payments, mathematics of finance, probability and statistics, professional standards and practice.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Actuary; claims adjuster, examiner or investigator; fund manager; insurance analyst; life, health or general insurance specialist; pricing or marketing actuary; risk analyst; superannuation consultant; underwriter.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.15 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 96.58 | 97.25 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 92.95 | 95.1 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Macquarie University website for admission criteria information.
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University
Macquarie University
Campus
North Ryde
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Commerce
Indicative ATAR
92.95
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Course Link
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