Master of Actuarial Practice Postgraduate Programme By Macquarie Business School (Sydney, Australia) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

46,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

27 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

MathematicsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Specialising in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis, actuaries are key to helping businesses all over the world prosper. They’re in high demand across the many industries that use data – from finance, insurance, superannuation and trading, to airlines, energy, healthcare and start-ups. Actuaries advise corporations, governments and NGOs on financial management, risk management, product design and complex transactions.
The global reach and versatility of the Master of Actuarial Practice ensures you’ll be highly sought after by top-tier local and international firms across a wide range of industries. Your professional value will be amplified by insights from industry leaders and researchers, who bring theory to life through real-world experience. You’ll gain a further edge with the opportunity to undertake exemption units – the maximum allowed by any university worldwide – that facilitate your progress to associate with the Actuaries Institute and the Society of Actuaries. This dual accreditation will position you to pursue a career in multiple major global markets.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Specialising in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis, actuaries are key to helping businesses all over the world prosper. They’re in high demand across the many industries that use data – from finance, insurance, superannuation and trading, to airlines, energy, healthcare and start-ups. Actuaries advise corporations, governments and NGOs on financial management, risk management, product design and complex transactions.
The global reach and versatility of the Master of Actuarial Practice ensures you’ll be highly sought after by top-tier local and international firms across a wide range of industries. Your professional value will be amplified by insights from industry leaders and researchers, who bring theory to life through real-world experience. You’ll gain a further edge with the opportunity to undertake exemption units – the maximum allowed by any university worldwide – that facilitate your progress to associate with the Actuaries Institute and the Society of Actuaries. This dual accreditation will position you to pursue a career in multiple major global markets.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent (which includes a minimum of one unit of Mathematics covering calculus and linear algebra)

27 Jul 2026
2 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
36,400 AUD
International
46,900 AUD

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