Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue | Request free info |
| Full Time | 4 Year(s) | A$ 25,800 (US$ 26,979) a year | FEB-11,JUL-11 |
Macquarie University |
Course summary
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 requirement for international students
Students should have an IELTS (Academic English only) score of minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section; a TOEFL (paper based test) minimum score of 580 overall, with 53 listening, 52 reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE; TOEFL (computer based test score of minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing and TOEFL (internet based test) score of minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking.
Macquarie University accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Awarding body
Macquarie University
About Macquarie University
As a Macquarie University student you will join a diverse and welcoming community of 33,000 students, with 10,400 international students from over 114 countries. Graduate outcomes With the high calibre of its courses and teaching staff, it is not surprising that Macquarie's graduates are highly sought after: their starting salaries have been amongst the highest in Australia for more than a decade (The Good Universities Guide 1998-2010). Research focus Macquarie' read more
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