Study Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Actuarial Studies at Sunway University in Malaysia, School of Mathematical Sciences

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This programme draws together a variety of subjects that involve applying mathematical and statistical techniques in the financial services industry. Designed to pave the way for students who want to enter a career as an actuary, they will be prepared for professional exams that will lead to a recognised actuary status or a specialist in the financial risk and insurance industries. The Society of Actuaries (SOA) USA, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) UK, Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) USA, The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (IAA), and Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) conduct actuarial professional exams leading to professional designations such as Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (FIA), Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA), Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS), Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (FIAA) and Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA). This programme draws together a variety of subjects that involve applying mathematical and statistical techniques in the financial services industry. Designed to pave the way for students who want to enter a career as an actuary, they will be prepared for professional exams that will lead to a recognised actuary status or a specialist in the financial risk and insurance industries.

Which department am I in?

School of Mathematical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

RM9,314.00 (US$ 2,119) per year

Books & stationery RM 200 – 500 per course or semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/09/2027

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Sunway University

No. 5, Jalan Universiti,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

RM9,314.00 (US$ 2,119) per year

Books & stationery RM 200 – 500 per course or semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/01/2027

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Sunway University

No. 5, Jalan Universiti,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

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Entry requirements

For international students

STPM Average Cplus or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)A-Level Minimum 12 points (Minimum of Grade D from 2 subjects)Note: For A-Level points calculationA = 10 points B = 8 points C = 6 points D = 4 points E = 2 points Australian Matriculation ATAR 60Canadian Matriculation 60 percent Monash University Foundation Year 60 percentSunway Foundation in Arts CGPA 2.0 Sunway Foundation in Science TechnologyCGPA 2.0 Unified Examination CertificateMaximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)International Baccalaureate Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points) Sunway Diploma Studies CAVG 50 percent or CGPA 2.0Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met. Other Qualifications Any other equivalent qualificationsApplicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis APEL.A An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) ; A-Level Minimum 12 points (Minimum of Grade D from 2 subjects)Note: For A-Level points calculationA = 10 points B = 8 points C = 6 points D = 4 points E = 2 pointsSpecific Requirements Credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent