Curtin University
Bachelor of Actuarial Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationActuaries analyse various data to predict and assess the long-term risks involved in financial planning and decisions. They also apply their expertise to other areas – such as assessing the timing and location of extreme weather events, to help predict risks and associated costs for investments or insurance.
In this course you will gain the knowledge and skills in mathematics, statistics, data analytics, demographics, finance and economics to work as a financial analyst in organisations that deal with risk – such as banks and financial institutions, insurance companies and government agencies.
You'll learn the mathematical and statistical techniques to model industrial and commercial processes against a financial and economic background. You’ll also learn to identify the risk factors and determine the price and cost of those risks.
Delivery mode
Curtin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Kent Street, Bentley, WA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 92.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Actuarial Science will prepare you for the following roles.
Actuary
An Actuary interprets information and data to assist with financial decision making. You might analyse data from a range of sources and assess the...
Actuarial Analyst
An Actuarial Analyst assesses financial risks using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory. You might work in an insurance company, consulta...
Risk Analyst
A Risk Analyst analyses information and data to assess risk. You might work in banking, insurance or a range of other industries. Risk Analysts mak...
Risk Consultant
A Risk Consultant is a professional who assists organisations in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact their ope...
Insurance Analyst
An Insurance Analyst is responsible for analysing insurance data and trends to provide insights that inform pricing strategies and risk assessments...
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst interprets information and uses it to improve the way a company does business. You’ll use various methods to collect information and...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
Insurance Underwriter
An Insurance Underwriter assesses and evaluates insurance applications to determine the level of risk and the appropriate premium to charge. You mi...
Financial Analyst
A Financial Analyst interprets financial data and provides recommendations on financial activity. You might look at general financial markets or ex...
Quantitative Analyst
A Quantitative Analyst applies mathematical and statistical techniques to analyse financial data and support decision-making in financial markets....
About Curtin University
Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.
You’ll receive an outstanding education in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
With Curtin ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2022, you’ll experience high-quality teaching alongside world-class research.
