302452 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) (Honours)
BSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 066674A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Course Overview
Bachelor honours degrees prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional work, research and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course enables the students to enhance their skills in advanced actuarial mathematics through studying units in Risk Theory and Stochastic Modelling.
Professional Recognition
This course is accredited by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Admission to Honours is by invitation and follows high achievement in an appropriate bachelor degree.
Specificaclly, applicants require successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science). Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section).
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master by coursework and research degrees and doctorates. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Bachelor honours degrees typically comprise an honours course equivalent to one year of full-time study, which is additional to the associated bachelor degree.
Duration and Availability
This course is one year full-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 302406 | v.3 | Actuarial Control Cycle 401 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312265 | v.1 | Actuarial Science Honours Dissertation 401 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 302407 | v.3 | Actuarial Control Cycle 402 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312266 | v.1 | Actuarial Science Honours Dissertation 402 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313830 | v.1 | Actuarial lnvestments and Asset Modelling 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10098 | v.2 | Mathematical Methods 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310296 | v.2 | Supply Chain Modelling and Optimisation 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310299 | v.1 * | Industrial Modelling and Optimisation 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8140 | v.6 * | Operations Research 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 302292 | v.1 | Network Optimisation 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302300 | v.2 * | Applied Mathematical Modelling 302 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310297 | v.2 * | Logistics Modelling and Optimisation 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3975 | v.5 | Applied Statistics 302 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
* ** Until 2013, students have to complete a maximum of one (1) unit at 200 level. From 2013, this option will be removed.
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
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