Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) (Honours)

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) (Honours)

Overview

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

What jobs can the Actuarial Science course lead to?

• Banking and finance
• General insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Risk management
• Superannuation

What you'll learn

• employ a holistic approach to understand the context of a problem; apply professional capabilities to identify a problem, research and interpret the data and apply appropriate techniques to develop an effective solution;
• understand contemporary issues from a range of different perspectives; engage with others to develop a shared awareness of cross-cultural differences;
• apply discipline knowledge, critical thinking and judgement to assess challenging, relevant problems and develop creative, innovative solutions
• demonstrate a high level of awareness of relevant global developments; apply professional conduct, including self-reflection and ongoing learning, to respond and adapt to change
• access, analyse and interpret relevant material, applying appropriate computer software and Actuarial Control Cycle approach; communicate effectively and in a professional manner using digital technology as appropriate to the audience and purpose;
• collaborate with others in a manner consistent with professional practices in order to solve problems relevant to industry, government and the wider community in a timely and effective manner

Why study Actuarial Science at Curtin?

Professional recognition

Graduate with the only degree in Western Australia that is accredited by the Actuaries Institute (Australia).

Specialist pathways

In your third year you’ll specialise in actuarial science or actuarial and applied statistics.

Get the Curtin edge

You’ll build your knowledge in key finance and business principles to ensure you graduate career ready.

Professional recognition and accreditation

This course covers Part II of the Australian actuarial education system and is accredited by the Actuarial Institute.

Admission criteria

Work and life experience

• You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
• ‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience.

TAFE or apprenticeship

• Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course.
• VET studies cannot meet the equivalent ATAR requirement.

Current or previous University experience

• Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.
• To switch into this course, you need to have:
  • Completed Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) or equivalent
  • Met Course Weighted Average (CWA) of 75% or above

English requirements

• Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.
• Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
• You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6

Fees and scholarships

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

• 2025 Fee year: $12,400*
• Commonwealth supported
• Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.
• The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

Location

• Curtin Perth
• For start dates, please view the academic calendar.
• All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

How to apply

• Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice
• Curtin Perth
• Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.