Program Overview
The Actuarial and Financial Science at Curtin University is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Actuarial and Financial Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 45,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Actuarial and Financial Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Investment Science 1
- Life Contingencies 1
- Survival Analysis
- Advanced Corporate Finance and Theory
- Investment Science 2
- Theory of Interest
- Survival Analysis
- Mathematics Masters Project 1
- Investment Science 2
- Actuarial Statistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements to qualify for one of our postgraduate coursework programs:
- Completed a bachelor degree awarded by a recognised tertiary institution. Some postgraduate courses may require a completed bachelor degree in a relevant field.
- English language competence
- Some postgraduate courses may have additional entry requirements such as certain course weighted averages obtained in the bachelor and relevant work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 45,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 45,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months