Course 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.
You’ll learn to predict the effects of long-term risk in financial decisions and planning.
Career outcomes
- Banking and finance
- General insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Risk management
- Superannuation.
Visit the Actuaries Institute website for more information.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course covers Part II of the Australian actuarial education system and is accredited by the Actuarial Institute.
Why study 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.
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You may be finishing high school, coming from TAFE, or just thinking of a career change; but whatever your background, there’s an entry pathway to Curtin for you.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this Honours course, you must have:
- completed an Australian Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) or equivalent, and
- achieved a course weighted average (CWA) of 75% or above, and
- passed at least 6 of the 8 Part 1 Institute Exemptions.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
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Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$12,700*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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Your application pathway
To apply for this course, you’ll apply directly to Curtin via our online applications portal.
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