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About the course
Macquarie’s Master of Actuarial Practice builds advanced actuarial capability with a cross-disciplinary focus, applying quantitative methods to problems in finance, risk, health metrics, analytics and emerging areas such as cyber and climate modelling. You’ll complete a structured set of core units plus flexible study to tailor depth or breadth, with strong links to industry projects and career networking. This is a master coursework degree in actuarial science. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for analytical and risk-focused roles across insurers, superannuation and consulting, as well as banking, investment, government and data-driven teams in sectors such as health, technology and climate risk. The degree supports progression toward professional actuarial pathways while also strengthening broader quantitative modelling and reporting capability valued by employers. This is a master coursework qualification 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***
