Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co-op)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co-op) at UNSW is a four-year program that combines academic coursework with three industry placements. Students develop expertise in actuarial models, financial mathematics, probability, and statistics. Graduates are prepared for actuarial roles in insurance companies, banks, and consulting firms. The program includes a second major, elective courses, and general education courses.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co-op) at UNSW is a four-year degree with an emphasis on real-world experience from the outset to develop expertise for your actuarial career. The program will furnish the skills in actuarial models, financial mathematics, probability and statistics. The UNSW Co-op Program offers financial support, personal mentoring, and up to three work placements within industry-leading organizations. Graduates are anticipated to be successful in various actuarial roles with insurance companies, banks, fund managers, actuarial and management consulting firms.

Outline:

• The program consists of 26 courses (192 Units of Credit/UOC) and three industry placements with personal career mentoring.
• Students will complete actuarial core courses, a second major, elective courses, and general education courses.
• The first and second year consist of foundational actuarial and general education courses.
In the third year, students will participate in their first industry placement.

Careers:

Graduates with a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co-op) from UNSW can find employment opportunities as Actuaries, Asset Management Trainees, Business Consultants, Credit Analysts, Data Analysts, Insurance Analysts, Investment Bankers, Risk Assessment Officers, Superannuation Advisers, and Wealth Management Analysts.