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Master of Science (Actuarial and Financial Science)

Masters.
Curtin University

300

in world overall ranking*

17

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This master's course develops actuarial and financial mathematics skills for analysing uncertainty in financial markets and decision-making. You’ll build capability in finance and investment science, risk analysis and credibility theory, with options such as mathematical financial modelling, applied statistics and numerical methods. Graduates can apply these skills across insurance, banking, pensions, healthcare and broader risk assessment as a Master’s in actuarial science.

Career outcome

Graduates typically pursue roles across insurance companies, investment and superannuation funds, banks, stockbrokers and government agencies, applying quantitative modelling to risk, pricing and financial decision-making. The course is accredited by the Actuaries Institute, supporting progression toward professional actuarial pathways. Career directions commonly include actuarial analyst, risk analyst, investment/finance analyst and quantitative roles in financial services and public sector as a Master’s in actuarial science.


Average Salary***


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

Costs

tick icon International:

A$40,934 per year
Total degree: A$61,401

tick icon Local:

A$36,616 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

1.5 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

Semester 1, Semester 2

campus icon Campuses

Curtin Perth

tick icon Course Code

MC-ACTFNS

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+61 3 9663 5333

email icon Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - ALUMNI AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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