The Master of Actuarial Studies equips you with the data analytics and quantitative risk management training for an actuarial career, and careers in finance.

Through this degree, you’ll learn to apply advanced analytical techniques, deliver highly valued data analytics, and actionable insights. You’ll also develop a specialist quantitative skill set in actuarial models, financial mathematics, probability, machine learning / artificial intelligence analytics, and commerce. The program is accredited by the Actuaries Institute and includes courses and electives to develop your future career as a business professional.

The program has also earned the University-Earned Credit (UEC) program status for Financial Mathematics (FM) exam and Statistics for Risk Modelling (SRM) exam. This UEC program facilitates the pathway for students who pursue the Society of Actuaries (SOA) profession by providing opportunities to earn credit for SOA exams.

Graduates of actuarial studies are in high demand. Upon graduation you’ll be ready for a quantitative role in a range of industries including financial services, insurance, and superannuation, and be equipped help businesses, governments, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals make critical decisions for the future.

If you have already completed an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Studies, the Master of Actuarial Studies will allow you to complete courses equivalent to the Foundation Program of the Actuaries Institute. You can also complete the "Actuarial Control Cycle" and "Data Analytics Principles" courses of the Actuary Program.

Key features

Learn from industry leaders
Our courses are taught by world-leading academic staff and professionally qualified actuaries, with involvement from industry partners.

A pathway to professional accreditation
Through this degree you can gain  exemptions to the Actuaries Institute’s professional accreditation exams. Professional accreditation through the Actuaries Institute provides mutual recognition at major international actuarial bodies such as the  Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK and the Society of Actuaries in the US. 

Why study this degree at UNSW?

You'll study at UNSW Business School, which is ranked the #1 business school in Australia by AFR BOSS*. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation. 

The UNSW School of Risk and Actuarial Studies is a designated Centre of Actuarial Excellence (US Society of Actuaries), and a 2021 Casualty Actuarial Society (US) University Award winner.

Our industry connections and world leading research are embedded into our programs to ensure your knowledge, skills and experience are relevant, forward-looking, and in-demand.