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.
We're business leaders
UNSW Business School is renowned for best-in-class teaching and student outcomes. We have been ranked Australia's #1 Business School*. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation.
UNSW’s School of Risk and Actuarial ranks #1 worldwide in the UNL Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science and Risk Management and Insurance**.
Our graduate employability
Gain an edge when you study with us. Employers seek our graduates, as we're known for nurturing the most employable students. Last year, 37 of the Australian Finance Review's Top100 Future Leaders Award^ recipients were UNSW graduates.
Our distinctive degrees bring the boardroom to the classroom. You’ll discover a range of hands-on professional learning opportunities that are exclusive to UNSW Business School. Graduate career-ready with our Career Accelerator program, which offers real-world professional experiences from day one. Your future opportunities include internships, professional networking and mentoring, global opportunities, and group consulting projects.
Double your impact with a double degree
When you study a double degree at UNSW Business School you’re equipping yourself with a unique set of skills that will set you apart in the job market. You’ll increase both your specialist skills and employability when you study a double degree.
Double degrees allow you to combine your interests and carve out a career path that you’re passionate about. Double degrees can help you become more of a specialist in a particular area or gain a breadth of skills that meets the demands of today’s organisations.
Plus, a double degree won’t necessarily double your workload or study duration. Explore double degree options below.
Actuarial double degree options:
- Advanced Mathematics (Hons)
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Information Systems
- Law
- Science
Honours program
Give yourself a competitive edge by adding honours study to your degree. With an honour's degree, you’ll complete an independent research project and advanced coursework in the area of business you’re passionate about.
Why study honours?
1) Develop your research skills: Your honours thesis is an independent research project that combines theory, methods, creativity, and communication skills
2) Deepen your expertise: Honours gives you the opportunity to become an expert in the field of business that interests you the most
3) Advance your career with advanced research, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills, you’ll stand out in the eyes of employers.
*QS Rankings by Subject 2024
# UNL Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science 2023
**AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards 2024
