Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and Bachelor of Law
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Program Overview
This degree is designed for students who are passionate about both the Law and business and are interested in learning about the connection between the two.
The Actuarial Studies component involves the application of statistical and financial analysis and risk models to management in insurance, superannuation, investment and finance. It will enable you to develop both the technical and non-technical skills required to pursue a career as an actuarial analyst or to explore opportunities in the financial services and insurance industries.
The Law degree aims to develop graduates who have excellent analytical skills, a capacity for scholarly research, effective oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to personal and professional development, ethical practice and social responsibility.
Sydney, Australia
60 Months
AU$ 47,475
IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94
Actuarial Studies:
Level 1 Core Courses:
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Introduction to Actuarial Studies
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Financial Management
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Organisational Resources
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Value Creation
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Microeconomics 1
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Macroeconomics 1
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Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A
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Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B
Level 2 Core Courses:
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Foundations of Actuarial Models
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Financial Mathematics for Actuaries
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Probability and Mathematical Statistics
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Data Visualisation and Communication
Level 3 Actuarial Electives:
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Modelling and Prediction of Life and Health Related Risks
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Statistical Machine Learning for Risk and Actuarial Applications
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Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Models for Actuarial Applications
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Actuarial Mathematics for Insurance and Superannuation
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General Insurance Techniques
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Asset-Liability and Derivative Models
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Superannuation and Retirement Benefits
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Retirement Saving and Spending Over the Lifecycle
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Quantitative Risk Management
Law
Core Courses:
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Crime and the Criminal Process
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Criminal Laws
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Introducing Law and Justice
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Legal Research and Writing
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Torts
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Contracts
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Business Associations
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Principles of Public Law
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Principles of Private Law
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Administrative Law
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Lawyers, Ethics and Justice
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Federal Constitutional Law
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Law in the Global Context
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Court Process, Evidence and Proof
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Resolving Civil Disputes
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Land Law
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Equity and Trusts
Prescribed Theory Electives:
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Legal Theory
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Theories of Law and Justice
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Legal Experimentalism
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Law and Social Theory
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
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17
Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
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93
India State Board
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98
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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15
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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35
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1300
English language requirements:
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IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
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TOELF iBT: 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking
Indicative First Year Fee:
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AUD$ 47,475
Potential careers:
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In-house counsel in insurance, finance and investment industries
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Risk-management consultant
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Financial analyst