Actuaries play a vital role in strategic planning and financial management in the financial services, insurance and superannuation industries. This degree challenges the mathematically minded to find patterns and trends where others see only a mass of data. Studies in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, demographics, analytics and modeling provide you with a solid foundation to enter the actuarial profession.

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

<p>Welcome to&nbsp;UNSW Sydney (the University of New South Wales), one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities. At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and global engagement.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In developing new ideas and promoting lasting knowledge we are creating an academic environment where outstanding students and scholars from around the world can be inspired to excel in their programs of study and research. Partnerships with both local and global communities allow UNSW to share knowledge, debate and research outcomes. UNSW&rsquo;s public events include concert performances, open days and public forums on issues such as the environment, healthcare and global politics. We encourage you to explore the UNSW website so you can find out more about what we do.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom at UNSW</strong></p>
<p>UNSW is committed to protection of academic freedom and freedom of speech (also described as intellectual freedom and freedom of inquiry) as essential to the proper conduct of teaching, research and scholarship within the University. This commitment is evident in the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/act/1989/125/full" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNSW Act</a>, the establishing document of the University, the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gs.unsw.edu.au/policy/documents/codeofconduct.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNSW Code of Conduct</a>,&nbsp;the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gs.unsw.edu.au/policy/documents/studentcodepolicy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Student Code of Conduct</a><span>&nbsp;</span>and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.gs.unsw.edu.au/policy/documents/equitystatement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy,</a><span>&nbsp;</span>the proposed new<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/indrel/The%20University%20of%20New%20South%20Wales%20(Academic%20Staff)%20Enterprise%20Agreement%202018.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Academic Enterprise Agreement</a>, and an agreement, The Hefei Statement on the Ten Characteristics of Contemporary Research Universities, which UNSW has endorsed, as a member of the Group of Eight.</p>

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Welcome to UNSW Sydney (the University of New South Wales), one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities. At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and global engagement.

UNSW Sydney

<h3 id="capital" tabindex="0">Capital</h3>
<p>Sydney is the capital of New South Wales (NSW). The city of Sydney is located on the eastern coast of NSW.</p>
<h3 id="population" tabindex="0">Population</h3>
<p>NSW has the highest population of any state in Australia, with 7.95 million residents as of March 2018.</p>
<p>Roughly 64.5% of the state's population live in Greater Sydney.</p>
<p>NSW has the fastest growing population in Australia growing by roughly 106,100 people annually. Greater Sydney and Newcastle have the highest population densities in the state, with 391 and 423 people per square kilometre.</p>
<h3 id="culture" tabindex="0">Culture</h3>
<p>More than 275 different languages are spoken and 144 religions are practised in NSW. Almost a third of NSW residents were born overseas, while 37% had both parents born overseas. NSW's top five fastest-growing migrant groups are from Asia.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Aboriginal people in NSW</h3>
<p>New South Wales has Australia&rsquo;s largest population of Aboriginal Australians.</p>
<p><a data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9a65002e-2803-4de3-a782-8a9ecbaa9e70" href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/aboriginal-culture-and-heritage" title="Aboriginal culture and heritage">Find out more about Aboriginal culture and heritage</a></p>
<h3 id="geography-of-nsw" tabindex="0">Geography of NSW</h3>
<p>The state of NSW is divided by natural features into four distinct geographical sections.</p>
<h4>The Coast</h4>
<p>A thin coastal strip stretching along 1460 km from the subtropical Northern Rivers region near Queensland, through the mid-north Coast, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra and Shoalhaven down to the cooler far south coast.</p>
<h4>The Mountains</h4>
<p>The Great Dividing Range, which includes the Snowy Mountains, the Northern, Central and Southern Tablelands, the Southern Highlands, and the South West Slopes. Although these mountains aren't steep, many peaks rise above 1000 metres high, and they are one of the oldest mountain chains on earth.</p>
<h4>The Central Plains</h4>
<p>The cultivated central plains spread 500 km from east to west and are the agricultural powerhouse of the NSW economy due to the rich, fertile soil and adequate water supply.</p>
<h4>The Western Plains</h4>
<p>The arid Western Plains cover more than two thirds of the state, though they are sparsely populated compared to the coastal regions. The land is fertile but has low levels of rainfall and inadequate river systems.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about visiting and exploring NSW regions</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.resourcesandgeoscience.nsw.gov.au/miners-and-explorers/geoscience-information" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about the geology and geotrails of NSW</a></p>
<h3 id="councils-in-nsw" tabindex="0">Councils in NSW</h3>
<p>There are many local government councils within NSW. Each local council&nbsp;provides a range of services to you every day, such as roads and footpaths, rubbish collection services, libraries and community centres, water and sewer, community services and events, planning and infrastructure, and recreation facilities.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/local-government-directory/" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about local government councils</a></p>
<h3 id="economy" tabindex="0">Economy</h3>
<p>At more than half-a-trillion dollars, NSW is Australia&rsquo;s largest state economy. The state has a diversified, service driven economy.</p>
<p>The industries that are the largest contributors to the economy are:</p>
<p>a. business services (which includes financial services, real estate services and information media and telecommunications)<br />b. construction<br />c. manufacturing<br />d. health<br />e. education.</p>
<p>The largest areas of employment are:</p>
<p><br />a. health<br />b. retail trade and professional services<br />c.scientific and technical services.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/nsw-economy/about-nsw-economy" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more about the NSW economy</a></p>
<h4>Credit rating</h4>
<p>NSW has been assessed to have the highest possible credit rating, AAA, by both Moody&rsquo;s and Standard &amp; Poor&rsquo;s. NSW is one of only two states with a triple-A credit rating. This rating was given because of the state&rsquo;s strong, stable economy and financial management.</p>
<p>NSW has a strong institutional framework and a diverse economy, and is focused on investing in areas where it is most needed in order to strengthen our economy further.</p>
<p>Visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/nsw-economy/about-nsw-economy/triple-credit-rating" class="is-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NSW Treasury</a><span>&nbsp;</span>to find out more about the Triple-A credit rating and what it means for the state's economy.</p>

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Actuaries play a vital role in strategic planning and financial management in the financial services, insurance and superannuation industries. Broaden your career prospects by graduating with business degrees in Actuarial Studies and Commerce. This degree provides a solid foundation to enter the actuarial profession through studies in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, demographics, analytics and modeling. You can also select up to two Commerce majors that will provide you with a fundamental understanding of general business principles and allow you to develop specialist knowledge in a business area of your choice. Areas of study include accounting, business economics, business law, business strategy and economic management, finance, financial economics, human resource management, information systems, international business, management, marketing, real estate studies and taxation.

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Bachelor of Commerce

Stand out in business and finance by combining essential quantitative and modelling skills from Actuarial Studies with Economics. Actuaries play a vital role in strategic planning and financial management in the financial services, insurance and superannuation industries. This degree provides a solid foundation to enter the actuarial profession through studies in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, demographics, analytics and modelling. Economics subjects will equip you with analytical and statistical skills you can apply to any business or finance role. Core studies in economic theory and econometric methods – combined with a specialisation in econometrics, economics or financial economics – will give you a solid grounding in modern economics analysis. You may also choose to take on a third major from subjects such as accounting, business law, finance, management, marketing, real estate studies or taxation.

Undergraduate Courses in UNSW Sydney

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Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Bachelor of Economics