Area of studyHonours

ACTRLSTD04 Actuarial studies

Faculty of Business and Economics

Actuarial studies (ACTRLSTD04) is an area of study worth 48 credit points, listing 8 units. It is offered in 1 course: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours).

Credit points
48
Units
8
Offered in
1 course

The 2027 handbook has no page for ACTRLSTD04. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

The Honours program in Actuarial Studies provides advanced training in risk modelling, statistical analysis, and actuarial mathematics. It builds on a solid foundation of actuarial knowledge while developing your research, problem-solving, and communication skills. The program equips you to address complex issues in insurance, superannuation, investments, and risk management, drawing on techniques from statistics, econometrics, financial economics, and data analytics. Graduates are well prepared for industry careers in actuarial science and financial risk management, as well as for pursuing a PhD or other research-focused postgraduate study.

As part of the Honours year, you will complete key components of the Actuary Program accredited by the Actuaries Institute (Australia). In particular, the Actuarial Control Cycle (ACC) and Data Science Principles (DSP) subjects can be undertaken within the Honours structure, providing the opportunity to gain the corresponding actuarial exemptions. You will leave the program not only with highly sought-after technical skills but also with the confidence and curiosity to tackle real-world problems, make informed decisions, and shape the future of the actuarial profession.

Availability
Actuarial studies is listed in B3701 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) as an honours research area.

Structure

Core units30 credit points
Additional actuarial studies units18 credit points
You must complete three units (18 credit points) from the following units.

Note: Selection of units not specified in this list is to be determined in consultation with the Honours Coordinator and approved by the Course Director.

Selection of units not specified below must have the prefix ETC or ETF at either level 4 or 5 and will be determined in consultation with the Honours Coordinator and approved by the Course Director.

Courses that offer it

Common questions

Which courses offer Actuarial studies?

1 course in 2026: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours).

What units are in Actuarial studies?

It lists 8 units, including ETC4110, ETC4120, ETC4400, ETC4420, ETC4860, ETC5250, ETX4460 and ETX5500. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Area of study details

Type
Area of study
Study level
Honours
Credit points
48
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years
2026