Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) (Honours)

This course enables students to pursue further studies in actuarial applications in order to fulfil the part ll requirements of the Actuaries Institute, and to undertake their own significant research project in interesting actuarial areas.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information. 

What you'll learn

• use their exposure to a process of identifying a research problem, investigating the data and applying a set of techniques to solve the problem
• widen and deepen their high level of thinking skills by posing challenging problems that are relevant, motivational creative and reflective in the pursuit of well-structured syndicated programs
• analyse, identify and use the relevant material in an Actuarial Control Cycle Format from a wide array of available sources synthesise and process this data to ensure that the information is monitored in the light of a possibly changing problem, new information and or a change in technique
• communicate effectively in ways appropriate to a varied audience, for a range of purposes and to a professional standard.
• apply computer modelling software appropriately in statistics, finance, risk management, optimisation and other relevant areas and use appropriate technology to acquire data (e.g. internet based, library based) and present information, such as computer linked displays and internet linked overheads
• evaluate one’s own learning and develop a high degree of flexibility and creativity to adapt to change and to introduce exciting solutions to problems where focus is paramount in the learning process
• show a high level of awareness of nationally and internationally relevant developments and contemporary issues involving relevant International events; apply international standards of practice and evaluate issues from a variety of perspectives
• meet with others and develop shared understandings of contemporary relevant issues which demonstrate a high and balanced level of cultural awareness in a diverse cultural setting
• show a high standard of time management skills required through timely assignments, projects, attendance and other duties demonstrate a duty of care, honesty, integrity, fairness and knowledge of principles and law to uphold the ethical requirements of the profession