The Master of Actuarial Studies equips you with the data analytics and quantitative risk management training for an actuarial career, and careers in finance.
Through this degree, you’ll learn to apply advanced analytical techniques, deliver highly valued data analytics, and actionable insights. You’ll also develop a specialist quantitative skill set in actuarial models, financial mathematics, probability, machine learning / artificial intelligence analytics, and commerce. The program is accredited by the Actuaries Institute , opens in a new window and includes courses and electives to develop your future career as a business professional.
The program has also earned the University-Earned Credit (UEC) program status for Financial Mathematics (FM) exam and Statistics for Risk Modelling (SRM) exam. This UEC program facilitates the pathway for students who pursue the Society of Actuaries (SOA) profession by providing opportunities to earn credit for SOA exams.
Learn from industry leaders Our courses are taught by world-leading academic staff and professionally qualified actuaries, with involvement from industry partners.
A pathway to professional accreditation Through this degree you can gain exemptions to the Actuaries Institute’s professional accreditation exams. Professional accreditation through the Actuaries Institute provides mutual recognition at major international actuarial bodies such as the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK and the Society of Actuaries in the US.
You'll study at UNSW Business School , which has been ranked #1 in Sydney for Business & Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026). That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation.
Our industry connections and world leading research are embedded into our programs to ensure your knowledge, skills and experience are relevant, forward-looking and in-demand.
The Master of Actuarial Studies is a 1.7 year program consisting of 12 courses, tailored to suit your goals. The program includes:
In the core courses you will study probability, statistics, financial mathematics, data visualisation and communication, statistical machine learning, finance, financial reporting and business economics. In the capstone you will study actuarial theory and practice and/or actuarial data analytic applications.
To be eligible for this program, you must have a recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a substantial component of mathematics, statistics, econometrics or actuarial studies, with a credit average, as determined by the UNSW Business School.
Applicants are expected to have a mathematics background equivalent to a full year of calculus and linear algebra at first-year university undergraduate level.
Entries are also open to students with background in related disciplines including financial engineering, data science, data engineering, physics, engineering, any related quantitative field.
Recognition of prior learning or professional recognition Advanced standing, or recognition of prior learning is credit granted for experience and prior studies that are relevant to the program. It may be granted for courses covered in an undergraduate program, or the examinations of the Actuaries Institute (Australia), the Institute of Actuaries (UK), or the Society of Actuaries.
If you aren't eligible for advanced standing where you have relevant prior learning, you may be able to take some substitution courses, so that you aren't learning material you have already covered.
Apply for this degree through the UNSW Applicant Portal . We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and faculties with limited places may have earlier application deadlines or commencement dates.
Application closing dates vary by program and intake. Please refer to our application closing dates page for current deadlines and program-specific information before submitting your application.
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