Actuarial Studies - ACTLBR2585

Stream Summary

Faculty: UNSW Business School

School: School of Risk and Actuarial Studies

Contact: graduateresearch.business@unsw.edu.au

Program: 2585 - Commerce & Economics

Award(s):

Master of Philosophy (Research)

Stream Outline

This stream is for a Master of Philosophy in Actuarial Studies.

After completing qualifying courses and/or concurrent prescriptions, research students undertake original research and prepare a research thesis. This must meet high academic standards and be of publishable quality. The thesis will not normally exceed 40,000 words.

Stream Structure

All MPhil in Actuarial Studies students shall study the following core courses:

ACTL5003 Res.Topics in Act. Studies (6 UOC)
ACTL5100 Actuarial Theory & Pract. A (6 UOC)
ACTL5200 Actuarial Theory & Practice B (6 UOC)

and an option selected from the relevant postgraduate courses approved by the Head of School. Students who have completed the equivalent of ACTL5100 or ACTL5200 in prior study will substitute courses from the relevant postgraduate courses approved by the Head of School.

In addition to completing the above courses, students shall enrol into one of the following:

ACTL5000 Thesis - Actuarial Studies (24 UOC)
ACTL5001 Thesis P/T Actuarial Studies (12 UOC)

and submit a thesis on an approved topic. Normally the thesis should not exceed 40,000 words

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Further Information

Please refer to the following web-page for information on how to apply, scholarships, English language requirements, thesis preparation and other research related matters: https//research.unsw.edu.au/