Macquarie University

Course Details

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Course Description

Actuaries analyse and manage the risks associated with finance. By studying actuarial studies with either mathematics or statistics you will gain a competitive set of specialist skills. In this degree you can specialise in both actuarial studies and science. The combination will give you a deeper understanding of the financial, mathematical, statistical and economic analysis needed in long-term financial management.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Career Opportunities: banking and finance energy and environment general and health insurance investment life insurance management non-traditional areas such as IT, e-commerce, climate change public sector: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, Australian Taxation Office risk management superannuation wealth management

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics Macquarie University