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Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Macquarie University

166

in world overall ranking*

23

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This double degree combines applied finance with actuarial studies to build strong quantitative and market-facing skills. You’ll study financial systems, instruments and risk control alongside actuarial methods used to model uncertainty and support business decisions. Taught by industry-experienced staff, it includes a capstone and pathways to professional recognition through the Actuaries Institute. This is a four-year undergraduate course in actuarial science and finance.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across banking, investments, financial risk and analytics, and actuarial or insurance-adjacent functions where modelling and risk pricing are valued. The combined training supports careers in funds management, corporate finance, trading and risk teams, as well as actuarial analyst pathways in consulting and financial services. This double bachelor qualification prepares you for applied finance and actuarial science career tracks. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit assistant, banking, and financial services entry roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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

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Information

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4 years

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February

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North Ryde

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D000002

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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A$10,000

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$10,000

tick iconASEAN - MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY $10,000 EARLY ACCEPTANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

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