Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Australian National University - Canberra
Overview
Risk is all around us – in investment markets, on the roads, in our health and the climate. The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies will teach you how to apply your mathematical talent in understanding, measuring and managing these risks. Graduates will apply mathematical, statistical, financial, economic and other skills to untangle the most complex and difficult problems facing the commercial world.
Prerequisites
ACT: Specialist Mathematics (major/minor) (160+). NSW: Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3).
Majors
Areas of study
Accounting, actuarial studies, economics, finance, statistics. Students are encouraged to use their elective units to complete majors/minors from options across the University.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Professional actuarial consultant; financial adviser to governments and commercial organisations such as life, general and health insurance companies, superannuation and pension funds, investment companies, banks and stockbrokerage.
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 | 99.9 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 97.05 | 99.95 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 85.15 | 92.4 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Australian National University website for admission criteria information.
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University
Australian National University
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Commerce
Indicative ATAR
85.15
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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