Welcome to the Department of Actuarial Studies. Macquarie's actuarial studies program was the first actuarial studies program in the English speaking world to be accredited by a professional actuarial body and is the longest running program in Australia.
Firstly it may be useful to read the document What does an actuary do?
Then, investigate the our website to learn more...
Useful School Subjects
Students planning to pursue an actuarial degree should study the highest level of mathematics available to them at high school.
Courses in computing, economics, accounting or business studies are also useful. The actuarial course at Macquarie University does not assume any previous knowledge in these areas, but students who have studied these subjects at high school will have a head start on the corresponding university units.
While no particular level of English studies is required for entry to the course, you should note that competency in written English is an essential skill for university studies.
Comments for NSW HSC students
Students sitting the New South Wales Higher School Certificate should ideally study Mathematics with both extension units. If Extension 2 is not available at your school, Mathematics with Extension 1 will suffice.
Other units which will also prove useful are
- Economics,
- Information Processes and Technology, and
- Software Design and Development.
If we can be of further assistance please don’t hesitate to visit the relevant Department website or contact us.
General University Information
The Macquarie University Undergraduate Future Students provides information of a general nature concerning student life, admissions, and contact information that should be a great interest to school leavers.
The Macquarie Postgrad and Beyond page provides information of a general nature concerning news, courses, admissions, important dates, and contact information that will be a great interest to all future Postgraduate students.
The Macquarie International site provides important information for prospective international students concerning visas, life at Macquarie, courses available, student services and study abroad.
Future/Prospective Undergraduate Students
The EFS Student Survival Guide is a valuable link to information, advice and key contacts within the Division.
The Course Information area provides advice on Bachelor degrees on offer within EFS, the distinct areas of study available and contacts for courses. Also available within the Undergraduate section are details of prizes and scholarships offered and information on how to apply for admission. To assist you in your decision making, each of the individual Bachelor degree pages in the course information section provide information on the key features of the degree, who the degree is suitable for, potential career opportunities, requirements for entry, course details, and a sample study program link.
Other areas of our site that you may find valuable are the Student Support area which provides information concerning Student Resources and information and advice.
The About EFS area provides some background information concerning the Division.
Future/Prospective Postgraduate Students (Coursework)
The Division’s postgraduate coursework programs have been developed to provide an excellent foundation for those transitioning from other careers into business as well as for those already in business wishing to improve their career prospects.
For future Postgraduate Coursework students the Postgraduate site provides Subject Areas access to information concerning the postgraduate coursework programs delivered by EFS.
Further information is available from the EFS coursework booklet, the Postgraduate Coursework Schedule, the relevant Department or contact for the course.
Other areas of our site that you should find useful are the Student Support area which provides information concerning Student Resources and information and advice.
The About EFS area provides some background information concerning the Division.
If we can be of further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact the relevant Department website, the course contact person or the Division.
Future/Prospective Postgraduate Students (Research)
The 2006 Higher Degree Research Guide provides an overview of what you need to know as a research student.
For students wishing to undertake postgraduate degrees by Research or Thesis the Postgraduate Research Degrees section will be most relevant. Here you can investigate the programs of study and research offered by EFS, find out about general information in the HDRU 2005 Booklet, and investigate how to apply. Of obvious interest will be the Division Research page and the Higher Degree research index which details the current students and their research projects.
When you have located an area of interest, contact the relevant Department to ensure that alignment of research interests and appropriate staff supervision is possible.
If you would like further information, please contact the Associate Dean of Research.
