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Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

This course enables you to pursue further studies in actuarial applications to fulfil the part ll requirements of the Actuaries Institute and undertake significant research projects. Career opportunities include roles in banking, insurance, and risk management.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

1 - 1 years full-time

Course Code

BH-ACTUAR, 066674A

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Aug

Domestic Fees

$12,400 per year

International Fees

$39,132 per year / $39,132 total

About this course

Overview

This course enables you to pursue further studies in actuarial applications in order to fulfil the part ll requirements of the Actuaries Institute, and to undertake your own significant research project in interesting actuarial areas.

What jobs can the Actuarial Science course lead to?

Banking and finance
General insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Risk management
Superannuation.

Visit the Actuaries Institute website for more information.

What you'll learn

Employ a holistic approach to understand the context of a problem; apply professional capabilities to identify a problem, research and interpret the data and apply appropriate techniques to develop an effective solution;
Understand contemporary issues from a range of different perspectives; engage with others to develop a shared awareness of cross-cultural differences;
Apply discipline knowledge, critical thinking and judgement to assess challenging, relevant problems and develop creative, innovative solutions;
Demonstrate a high level of awareness of relevant global developments; apply professional conduct, including self-reflection and ongoing learning, to respond and adapt to change;
Access, analyse and interpret relevant material, applying appropriate computer software and Actuarial Control Cycle approach; communicate effectively and in a professional manner using digital technology as appropriate to the audience and purpose;
Collaborate with others in a manner consistent with professional practices in order to solve problems relevant to industry, government and the wider community in a timely and effective manner.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered someone with work and life experience if:

You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

How we define 'experience'

'Experience' includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

Pathways

STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6

What you will learn

employ a holistic approach to understand the context of a problem;apply professional capabilities to identify a problem, research and interpret the data and apply appropriate techniques to develop an effective solution;
understand contemporary issues from a range of different perspectives; engage with others to develop a shared awareness of cross-cultural differences;
apply discipline knowledge, critical thinking and judgement to assess challenging, relevant problems and develop creative, innovative solutions
demonstrate a high level of awareness of relevant global developments; apply professional conduct, including self-reflection and ongoing learning, to respond and adapt to change
access, analyse and interpret relevant material, applying appropriate computer software and Actuarial Control Cycle approach; communicate effectively and in a professional manner using digital technology as appropriate to the audience and purpose;
collaborate with others in a manner consistent with professional practices in order to solve problems relevant to industry, government and the wider community in a timely and effective manner

Career pathways

Banking and finance
General insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Risk management
Superannuation

Credit for prior study or work

Entry into this course requires the completion of Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) with an average of 75% or higher at Curtin or equivalent, for both local and international students. Students will be assessed on a case by case basis.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Curtin University.

83.3%

Overall satisfaction

80%

Skill scale

75%

Teaching scale

65.5%

Employed full-time

Data source