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Qualification:

Bachelor Degree

Awarding body:

Macquarie University

Start Date:

Feb

Cost:

AUS $21,672 a year

Duration:

4 Year(s)

Study mode:

Full time

Course description:

This is a double degree providing qualifications in Actuarial Studies and Economics. In actuarial studies students will complete units in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, statistics and actuarial studies in the first year. In subsequent years actuarial and other units will be studied in greater depth. The Bachelor of Economics provides an excellent education for those wanting either to become professional economists or to develop a greater depth of understanding of the complexities of the economic system. The skills students will develop will enable them to undertake analytical and research tasks, to think abstractly and logically using mathematical and statistical methods, to develop good oral and written communication and to communicate complex concepts and ideas in a simple and intuitive way. This course is suitable for students interested in work based on the application of mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a wide range of practical problems in long-term financial planning and management. This course allows for students to major in both actuarial studies and economics. Career opportunities include banking and finance; energy and environment; general and health insurance; investment; life insurance; management; non-traditional areas such as it, e-commerce, climate change; public sector: Australian prudential regulation authority, Australian taxation office; risk management; superannuation and wealth management.

Entry requirements:

Students should have advanced mathematics or equivalent. The required Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for this course is 94.45. No work experience required. They should also have a minimum IELTS (Academic English only) score of 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section; minimum TOEFL (paper based test) score of 580 overall, with 53 listening, 52 reading, 59 structure/written expression, 5.0 TWE; TOEFL (computer based test) score of 237 overall, with 19 listening, 19 reading, 25 structure/writing and TOEFL (internet based test) score of 92 overall, with 18 listening, 17 reading, 22 writing and 22 speaking.

Application details:

Students should complete the application form and send it to Macquarie University Macquarie International, Building E3A, Level 1, North Ryde NSW 2109, Australia. They must pay a application fee of AU$110 while submitting the application form; application form must be enclosed with certified copies or original evidence of English language proficiency; certified copies or original evidence of all academic qualifications, including transcripts and graduation certificates; if students are requesting credit for previous study, attach certified copies or original evidence of syllabus and detailed unit information and if necessary, attach any other additional information or portfolios.

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