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52 weeks
Face-to-face (includes blended)
Face-to-face (includes blended)
Term 1 & Term 3
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canberra
Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600
Eligibility
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\nIn addition to the above requirements set by the UNSW Business School for enrolment in the program, the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies expects applicants to have a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 in the degree in which they are currently enrolled.
\nStudents who have failed a course within their pass degree will not gain entry to the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Honours) program.
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\nSee Additional Information below for details on How to Apply.
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Actuaries Institute of Australia
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Actuaries Institute
Common Questions
This degree is open to students who have completed UNSW's Bachelor of Actuarial Studies. It is designed for those who want to deepen their expertise through a significant research thesis and gain a competitive edge upon graduation.
Yes, the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Honours) is accredited by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, and relevant courses are approved for VEE (Validation by Educational Experience) by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) in the USA.
For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $15,500, with an indicative full fee to complete the degree of $15,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year fee is $57,500, with an indicative full fee to complete the degree of $58,500.
The program expands on the knowledge of risk and actuarial studies gained through the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies. You will be introduced to research methods in actuarial studies, then undertake your own supervised research projects and some electives, culminating in a research thesis. The total program is 48 Units of Credit (UOC) completed over one year.
The program commences in Term 1 and Term 3 each year, so there are two intake opportunities annually. The program is delivered face-to-face (including blended) at the Kensington campus and takes one year to complete.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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