
Master of Actuarial Science (extended) | Melbourne Business School
Business, administration and law
Melbourne Business Schools Master of Actuarial Science (Extended) provides a graduate pathway to prepare you for the actuarial profession and enables you to gain Part I (Foundation) accreditation exemption. Graduates of this degree will be analytical in the application of actuarial theory, knowledge, principles, techniques and data. You will be problem solvers capable of explaining, applying and critically evaluating the use of actuarial models, particularly in relation to insurance and superann
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 0100880
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Course overview
Melbourne Business Schools Master of Actuarial Science (Extended) provides a graduate pathway to prepare you for the actuarial profession and enables you to gain Part I (Foundation) accreditation exemption. Graduates of this degree will be analytical in the application of actuarial theory, knowledge, principles, techniques and data. You will be problem solvers capable of explaining, applying and critically evaluating the use of actuarial models, particularly in relation to insurance and superannuation. The program is designed to provide Part I (Foundation) professional exams accreditation exemptions for the Actuaries Institute.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: A major or specialisation in a quantitative discipline in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: A major or specialisation in a quantitative discipline in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $59,842per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Actuarial Science (extended) | Melbourne Business Schoolstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

