Area of studyHonours

ACTU-HRA Actuarial studies

Faculty of Business and Economics

Actuarial studies (ACTU-HRA) 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

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Overview

Actuarial studies provides advanced training in risk modelling, statistics and actuarial mathematics to address complex problems in insurance, superannuation, investments and risk management under uncertainty. In this honours year you will undertake a substantial independent research project, deepen your knowledge of econometrics, statistical theory and machine learning, and strengthen your problem-solving, communication and ethical decision-making abilities. The curriculum aligns with Actuaries Institute professional requirements and prepares you for senior actuary roles, high-level financial consulting and doctoral research pathways.

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

Structure

Rules

You must complete 48 credit points comprising:
- 30 credit points of core units; and
- 18 credit points of specified discipline units.

Core units30 credit points

You must complete the following units:

Specified discipline units18 credit points

You must complete18 credit points from the following:

Note: If you wish to complete units not specified below, they must have an ETC or ETF prefix and be at Level 4 or 5. You must consult with the Honours Coordinator about your unit selection and obtain approval from the Course Director.

Courses that offer it

B3701Area of studyBachelor of Commerce (Honours)No reviews yet

Notes

Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as ACTRLSTD04.

Common questions

Which courses offer Actuarial studies?

1 course in 2027: 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: 2027