Bachelor of Actuarial Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Actuarial Science (Honours) is an innovative and immersive program that combines elements of economics, finance, statistics, data analytics and advanced mathematics to develop techniques for the management of risk and business decision making.

An integral part of the Honours degree is the development of research skills and actuarial judgement through the Actuarial Control Cycle subjects and the Actuarial Research Thesis subject.

The program develops skills in the challenge of crunching the ‘big data’ numbers to create practical solutions for real-world problems.

Bachelor of Actuarial Science (Honours) students must complete the following five (5) Honours subjects:

• ACSC71-400 Actuarial Control Cycle 1 
• ACSC71-401 Actuarial Control Cycle 2 
• ACSC72-403 Actuarial Research Thesis Part A
• ACSC72-404 Actuarial Research Thesis Part B
• DTSC71-302 Statistical Learning and Regression Models

Plus one (1) approved elective subjects.

Handbook

Please visit BBS Program Structure and Sequencing for guidance on study plans.

Academic requirements

Students who have successfully completed at least 120 CP in the Bachelor of Actuarial Science or equivalent with a Grade Point Average of at least 2/4 (credit average or better) may then apply for the honours program. 

Bond Actuarial Science students admitted into the honours program are eligible to apply for a competitive annual scholarship (up to 50% tuition Fee-waiver) which requires a minimum applicant GPA of 2.5 (on 4-point scale) to be considered.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.

High graduate starting salaries and full employment rates reflect the growing demand for qualified analysts, with career opportunities predicted to increase substantially over the next five years. The Bachelor of Actuarial Science (Honours) will prepare students for rewarding careers in a range of disciplines, including:

• Climatology
• Consulting
• Data Analytics
• E-Commerce
• Economics
• Finance
• Health
• Insurance
• Infrastructure
• Research
• Risk Management
• Safety
• Science
• Statistics
• Superannuation
• Technology