Overview
The program is focused on developing candidates for careers in academia, government or industry. Positions in government or industry may include researcher or analyst in the banking, insurance, data analytics, actuarial and management consulting or financial sectors; and researcher or policy adviser at institutions, including central banks, bank regulators, international organisations such as the World Bank, IMF, OECD and ADB, and government departments such as Treasury, Finance, Health and Education.
Features
- The PhD program in Actuarial Studies at Australian National University consists of two components – coursework and research.
- Candidates undertake the research component after successfully completing the required coursework.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- PhD candidates may be required to complete up to six semester-length courses during the first year of the program.
- Required coursework must be completed to a satisfactory level for candidates to progress to the research component.
- Courses may be chosen from a wide range of graduate-level courses in actuarial studies, statistics, finance, or suitable advanced courses from other disciplines.
- The specific coursework requirements will depend on each candidate’s background, and the courses will be chosen in consultation with the HDR convenor and the chair of the candidate’s supervisory panel.
- Following the successful completion of coursework, PhD candidates undertake specialised research training and independent research.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Division A in actuarial studies (or a related discipline),
- another qualification (e.g. a Master degree) with a substantial research thesis component that the RSFAS HDR (higher degree by research) committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in (a),
- a combination of qualifications and professional experience that the RSFAS HDR committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in (a).
- CRICOS: 048345A
Tuition Fee
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International
41790 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41790 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
41030 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41030 AUD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Canberra
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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