SpecialisationUndergraduate

ACTU-USPEC Actuarial studies

Faculty of Business and Economics

Actuarial studies (ACTU-USPEC) is a specialisation worth 36 credit points, listing 6 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 2 courses: Bachelor of Actuarial Science; and Bachelor of Actuarial Science and Master of Actuarial Studies.

Credit points
36
Units
6
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
2 courses

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Overview

Actuarial studies delivers the rigorous foundational skills and technical competencies required to provide expert strategic advice in international risk environments. Through this specialisation, you will gain deep knowledge in corporate finance, applied insurance methodologies, financial engineering, and life insurance mathematics. You will build crucial skills in mathematical problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the responsible deployment of predictive digital software and AI tools. Fully aligned with professional Actuaries Institute requirements, this specialisation prepares you for global mobility, positioning you for stellar careers across financial consulting, superannuation management, asset brokerage, and central banking regulation.

Availability

Actuarial studies is listed in B2033 Bachelor of Actuarial Science and B6060 Bachelor of Actuarial Science and Master of Actuarial Studies at Clayton as an undergraduate specialisation.

Structure

Rules
You must complete 36 credit points comprising:

-30 credit points of core units; and
-6 credit points of specified discipline units.
Core units30 credit points
Specified discipline units6 credit points
You must complete the following capstone unit

Courses that offer it

Notes

Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as ACTURSTD04.

Common questions

Which courses offer Actuarial studies?

2 courses in 2027: Bachelor of Actuarial Science; and Bachelor of Actuarial Science and Master of Actuarial Studies.

What units are in Actuarial studies?

It lists 6 units, including BFC2140, ETC3420, ETC3430, ETC3460, ETC3520 and ETC3530. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type
Specialisation
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
36
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years
2027