Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Analytics

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Analytics at UNSW provides a focused postgraduate pathway into actuarial-style analytical methods and their application to real-world risk and financial decision-making. You’ll build capability in quantitative modelling and data-informed analysis, with coursework designed for professionals seeking upskilling or a stepping stone into further postgraduate study. This is a Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Science. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue analytics-focused roles where quantitative risk and financial modelling are valued, including positions such as actuarial or risk analyst, pricing or reserving support analyst, and business or data analyst in insurance, superannuation, banking and consulting. The qualification can also support progression to further study in actuarial and quantitative finance pathways. This is a Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Science. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.

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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)