AUG Social Media
AUG Student Services logo
Menu
Australian National University logo

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Australian National University

73

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
Apply

About the course

The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies focuses on applying advanced mathematics and statistics to understand, measure and manage risk in areas such as investment markets, health and climate. The program develops quantitative, financial and economic skills to analyse complex real-world problems relevant to commercial and public-sector decision-making. It is designed to prepare graduates for actuarial and broader analytics roles with globally transferable capability.

What you might learn

Students learn to model uncertainty using statistical and stochastic methods and to apply financial and economic reasoning to risk-based decisions. The degree builds strong technical skills in data analysis, regression and actuarial techniques, alongside problem-solving for complex quantitative challenges. Graduates develop the ability to communicate and justify evidence-based insights in professional contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers in actuarial practice and quantitative risk roles across insurance, superannuation, banking, investment and consulting. The skill set also supports work in data analytics, risk management and forecasting in government and industry where uncertainty and financial impacts must be assessed. Typical roles include actuarial analyst, risk analyst, quantitative analyst and related finance or analytics positions.

Entry requirements

ATAR 92; IB 36.


Average Salary***


Salary Chart
*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

tick icon Tuition fees per year

Contact us for more details

Information

tick icon Duration

3 years

tick icon Course Code

BACTS

hotline icon Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

email icon Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconANU GLOBAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

A$18,750

FIND OUT MORE

Related Courses