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Doctoral Program in Actuarial Studies

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201064UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Doctoral Program in Actuarial Studies is a 3-year thesis-only degree offered by the Centre for Actuarial Studies. Members of the Centre undertake research in insurance, superannuation, financial mathematics, risk theory and related areas. The Centre can offer PhD supervision in several areas, including: Risk theory, Investment models, Survival analysis, Financial mathematics, Derivative pricing, Applied probability, Mortality modelling, Longevity risk, Climate change risk

Course record

CRICOS

00116K

Studies in Australia

Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-melbourne/courses/doctoral-program-in-actuarial-studies.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

a four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects or (University of Melbourne) equivalent,

  • a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent,
  • a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent.
  • A research proposal of 1000 words
  • A personal statement a personal statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course
  • Referee reports outlining suitability to undertake research studies (applicants who have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the last 5 years are required to provide names and contact details of two academic referees only)
  • The endorsement of a prospective supervisor
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
1
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Parkville