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Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Analytics

UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

UNSW's Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Analytics is a four-course entry point into actuarial science, built for professionals who want to upskill in data analytics, financial mathematics and risk management without committing to a full master's degree. All actuarial courses are accredited by the Actuaries Institute, so the units genuinely count toward professional recognition rather than just general business knowledge. Coverage spans actuarial models, probability, machine learning and artificial intelligence, positioning graduates for roles across superannuation, insurance, banking and broader financial services. It suits people with a quantitative undergraduate background in mathematics, statistics, econometrics, data science or engineering who want a fast, credible actuarial credential, and it also serves as a pathway into UNSW's Master of Actuarial Studies for students who decide to continue toward full actuarial qualification.

Cost & duration

Duration0.7 yr
Tuition (international)A$44,800
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Core Courses: ACTL5101 Probability and Statistics for Actuaries, ACTL5102 Financial Mathematics. Prescribed Elective Courses: ACTL5100 Actuarial Theory and Practice A, ACTL5103 Stochastic Modelling for Actuaries, ACTL5104 Survival Analysis and Prediction of Life and Health Related Risks, ACTL5105 Life Insurance and Superannuation, ACTL5106 Insurance Risk Models, ACTL5108 Finance and Financial Reporting for Actuaries, ACTL5109 Financial Economics for Insurance and Superannuation, ACTL5110 Statistical Machine Learning for Risk and Actuarial Applications, ACTL5111 Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Models for Risk and Insurance, ACTL5200 Actuarial Theory and Practice B, ACTL5305 Actuarial Data Science Applications, COMM5501 Data Visualisation and Communication, RISK5001 Fundamentals of Risk and Risk Management, RISK5002 Risk Analytics, RISK5003 Risk Decision Analytics, RISK5005 Cl..

Admissions

To be eligible for the program, you must have: A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in mathematics, statistics, econometrics, actuarial studies, financial engineering, data science, data engineering, physics, engineering, or other related quantitative field with a minimum WAM of 60. Assumed knowledge: mathematical background in calculus and linear algebra at first-year university undergraduate level Notes: Students without an Actuarial background are advised to begin their studies in Term 1, as core courses are only offered in Term 1 each year. Students with an Actuarial background may be granted exemptions for core courses based on their previous Actuarial studies (bachelor's degree or higher). Students who receive exemptions must complete additional electives to meet the program's UOC requirements.

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