Study Master of Actuarial Science - MActSc at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington School of Business and Government

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Actuaries will always be in demand to plan for the future. They predict and analyse financial risks and solve business problems in many industries, and can contribute to policy work on climate change, future health and retirement provision, and natural disaster planning. Actuaries make recommendations and decisions that have an impact on people’s lives. You could work on investment programmes in the private or public sectors, design life insurance products, manage pension schemes, or advise government on retirement, education, and health planning.During your studies, you will hone your professional skills and develop practical competence in problem-solving, negotiating, and influencing.

Which department am I in?

Wellington School of Business and Government

Study options

Full Time (3 Trimesters)

Tuition fees

NZ$65,500.00 (US$ 39,071) per year

Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

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

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Pipitea Campus

33 Bunny Street, Pipitea,

Wellington,

6011, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted into this programme you'll need to have:

An appropriate Bachelors degree with a major in Actuarial Science, Finance, Statistics or a related field, with the equivalent of at least a B+ average standard in the relevant subject

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.