Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with Professional Practice (Honours)

About the course

This honours degree in actuarial studies combines rigorous quantitative training with Macquarie’s Actuarial Studies Co‑op model. You’ll build strong foundations in finance, economics, mathematics and statistics while completing professional practice units and an extended paid industry placement. The program is designed to connect you with leading firms, develop research capability through an honours project, and strengthen employability in actuarial and analytical careers at bachelor (honours) level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue actuarial and quantitative analyst pathways across insurance, superannuation, banking, consulting and broader financial services. The professional practice and extended industry placement support work-readiness for roles such as actuarial analyst, risk analyst, pricing analyst, investment or capital modelling analyst, and data/analytics roles in business. This Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with Professional Practice (Honours) prepares you for actuarial and risk-focused careers at undergraduate honours level.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)