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Bachelor of Actuarial Science

This degree teaches you to measure and price risk using mathematics, statistics and finance.

Compare 3 providers
How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 89.95
Lowest offered at Curtin University, 2026
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
3 providers
VIC, QLD, WA

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Actuarial Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • a liking for maths and solving problems
  • an interest in money, risk and insurance
  • good attention to detail
  • patience for long stretches of study

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Monash University

    Clayton, VIC

    4.3from 1,955 Google reviews

    ATAR
    91.3 lowest
    (92.3 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly

    What to weigh up

    • Admin replies can be slow
    • Feedback from teaching staff can be limited

  • Curtin University

    Bentley, WA

    4.2from 1,745 Google reviews

    ATAR
    89.95 lowest
    (92.2 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for Curtin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are helpful and welcoming
    • Support services help students through hard times

    What to weigh up

    • Enquiries can take a while to answer

  • Bond University

    Gold Coast, QLD

    4.4from 303 Google reviews

    ATAR
    92 lowest
    (92 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Jan 2027
    Fee
    $55,200 a year
    (Full fee)
    Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
    • Small class sizes give personalised attention

    What to weigh up

    • Fees are on the higher side
    • Admissions can be slow to sort out

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Actuarial Science.

  • Probability and statistics
  • Financial mathematics
  • Risk modelling
  • Economics
  • Data analysis

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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