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Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Bachelor of Economics
Australian National University (ANU)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
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| Main | 95^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12; ACT: Advanced Mathematics Extended major/minor at least 160 (recommended: Advanced Mathematics Extended double major); NSW: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 with a minimum performance band of E3; QLD: Mathematics B and Mathematics C, with a grade of 'H' in each; SA/NT: Mathematics 1 (Double) and Mathematics 2 with a score of at least 15/20 in both subjects; TAS: Mathematics Stage 2 and Mathematics Stage 3 with a score of at least 15/20 in both subjects; VIC: Mathematical Methods 3&4 and Specialist Mathematics 3/4 with at least 36/50 in each subject; WA: Applicable Mathematics and Calculus with a score of at least 72/100; IB: Mathematics (HL) with at least 6 |
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Course Description
This program combines features of the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and Bachelor of Economics degrees. It leads to the award of two degrees. The Actuarial Studies degree aims to provide high level applied and theoretical knowledge and skills in Actuarial Studies, Accounting and Finance, Economics and Statistics. It is specifically designed for those students who wish to become a professional actuary or more generally for those students wishing to enter careers in the banking, finance or insurance industries. The Economics degree aims to provide high level applied and theoretical knowledge and skills in economics and related disciplines. It is designed to provide students with an appreciation of various economic issues such as unemployment, resource allocation, economic growth, income distribution and foreign trade.
Subjects you can Study
Actuarial studies; Economics; Accounting and finance; Econometrics; Economic history; International economics; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Statistics
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Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Main
- Full-time internal = 4 years
- Part-time internal = 8 years
Structure
The program consists of 192 units comprising the professional sequence in actuarial studies; a sequence in Economics including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and International Economics; studies in Econometrics, Economic History, Finance and Statistics; and electives chosen from a wide range of disciplines.
Entry Requirements
Year 12; ACT: Advanced Mathematics Extended major/minor at least 160 (recommended: Advanced Mathematics Extended double major); NSW: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 with a minimum performance band of E3; QLD: Mathematics B and Mathematics C, with a grade of 'H' in each; SA/NT: Mathematics 1 (Double) and Mathematics 2 with a score of at least 15/20 in both subjects; TAS: Mathematics Stage 2 and Mathematics Stage 3 with a score of at least 15/20 in both subjects; VIC: Mathematical Methods 3&4 and Specialist Mathematics 3/4 with at least 36/50 in each subject; WA: Applicable Mathematics and Calculus with a score of at least 72/100; IB: Mathematics (HL) with at least 6
Study Pathways
Credit will be granted for equivalent studies as appropriate at other universities.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Bachelor of Economics at Australian National University (ANU) perform?
Accounting
Who is studying Accounting at Australian National University (ANU)
| 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Business and management
Who is studying Business and management at Australian National University (ANU)
| 2,669 | 1,088 | 94% | 3% | 92% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Economics
Who is studying Economics at Australian National University (ANU)
| 720 | 183 | 96% | 4% | 93% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Mathematics
Who is studying Mathematics at Australian National University (ANU)
| 33 | 13 | 0% | 0% | 97% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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