The Master of Actuarial Science will normally be completed in 2 years of full-time or 4 years of part-time study. The maximum time permitted for completion is 4 years. This course is designed for non-actuarial graduates with mathematical or statistical specialisations (e.g. commerce, mathematics, physics, or engineering).

The Master of Actuarial Science provides non-actuarial graduates who have mathematical or statistical specialisations (e.g. commerce, mathematics, physics or engineering) with the skills required for immediate transition into the actuarial workplace as a trainee actuary.