This is a unique, interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to be a future leader in the information and communications technology revolution.
As a degree accredited by the Australian Computer Society, you will learn advanced computing techniques and have the opportunity to complete a unique specialisation. You will also develop exceptional professional skills including communication and teamwork while completing an Honours degree.
While some of our students are developing code that controls unmanned aerial vehicles, others are busy writing algorithms to mine through Peta-bytes of data. If mastering challenging projects is your thing, the ANU Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) can launch you into a spectacular career.
Are you a maths whiz who wants stimulating work, limitless potential and an ever growing salary? This is the esteemed degree that will make you a thought leader in a wide variety of areas. With an ANU Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, you can excel in your career literally anywhere in the world. Risk is all around us - in investment markets, on the roads, from our health and the climate. This degree will teach you how to apply your mathematical talent in understanding, measuring and managing these risks. Graduates will apply mathematical, statistical, financial, economic and other skills to untangle the most complex and difficult problems facing the commercial world.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Employment Opportunities
The best computing professionals often have knowledge of a wider field than computing alone. BAC graduates will be ideally positioned to shape their chosen sector of the computing industry now and into the future. They will acquire the skills and knowledge to become leaders in the ICT industry.
Opportunities exist in high-tech industries, software start-ups, computing research and development as well as specialist computing organisations. These employment opportunities include software developers; data mining specialists for insurance, banking and health sectors; human-computer interaction specialists for software services industries; computer vision specialists to develop the next generation of AI and machine learning tools for media companies, and embedded systems developers for defence and automotive industries.
The best computing professionals often have knowledge of a wider field than computing alone. BAC graduates will be ideally positioned to shape their chosen sector of the computing industry now and into the future. They will acquire the skills and knowledge to become leaders in the ICT industry.
Opportunities exist in high-tech industries, software start-ups, computing research and development as well as specialist computing organisations. These employment opportunities include software developers; data mining specialists for insurance, banking and health sectors; human-computer interaction specialists for software services industries; computer vision specialists to develop the next generation of AI and machine learning tools for media companies, and embedded systems developers for defence and automotive industries.
Learning Outcomes
- Define and analyse complex problems, and design, implement and evaluate solutions that demonstrate an understanding of the systems context in which software is developed and operated including economic, social, historical, sustainability and ethical aspects.
- Demonstrate an operational and theoretical understanding of the foundations of computer science including programming, algorithms, logic, architectures and data structures.
- Recognise connections and recurring themes, including abstraction and complexity, across the discipline.
- Adapt to new environments and technologies, and to innovate.
- Demonstrate an understanding of deep knowledge in at least one area of computer science.
- Communicate complex concepts effectively with diverse audiences using a range of modalities.
- Work effectively within teams in order to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional conduct and development that recognises the social, legal and ethical implications of their work, to work independently, and self- and peer-assess performance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of research methodologies, including defining research problems, background reading and literature review, designing experiments, and effectively communicating results.
- Apply research methods to the solution of contemporary research problems in computer science.
- Utilise concepts in financial mathematics, including the time value of money, annuities, bond and loan calculations.
- Describe the fundamental concepts of micro and macroeconomics.
- Apply mathematical statistics, regression modelling and other advanced statistical techniques in various discipline backgrounds.
- Describe and apply stochastic processes, survival models and their application in actuarial contexts.
- Using a diverse range of discipline backgrounds and varied data, model and value cashflows dependent on death, survival, illness, retirement, and other contingencies.
- Apply risk modelling techniques across a variety of financial contexts.
Further Information
The Bachelor of Advanced Computing graduate will possess technical knowledge of programming and the fundamentals of Computer Science, With these as a foundation, their technical knowledge will have been honed by the study of a selection of advanced computing topics within their Specialisation. Professional and practical skills in software development will be gained through a series of courses in software analysis, design and construction, capped off with a group software project, industry internship or individual research project. With professional skills developed in the areas of entrepreneurship and management, the graduate will be in a position to apply their in-depth technical knowledge to become innovators in industry or, if a research project is completed, apply directly to world-leading PhD programs.
The best computing professionals are informed by knowledge of a wider field than computing alone. Graduates fulfilling a Major in an interdisciplinary area will be ideally positioned to shape the respective sector of the computing industry as it evolves over the near future. This will also imbue a capacity for lifelong learning by exposure to a broader range of perspectives and ways of studying.
The Bachelor of Advanced Computing graduate will possess technical knowledge of programming and the fundamentals of Computer Science, With these as a foundation, their technical knowledge will have been honed by the study of a selection of advanced computing topics within their Specialisation. Professional and practical skills in software development will be gained through a series of courses in software analysis, design and construction, capped off with a group software project, industry internship or individual research project. With professional skills developed in the areas of entrepreneurship and management, the graduate will be in a position to apply their in-depth technical knowledge to become innovators in industry or, if a research project is completed, apply directly to world-leading PhD programs.
The best computing professionals are informed by knowledge of a wider field than computing alone. Graduates fulfilling a Major in an interdisciplinary area will be ideally positioned to shape the respective sector of the computing industry as it evolves over the near future. This will also imbue a capacity for lifelong learning by exposure to a broader range of perspectives and ways of studying.
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 92
- International Baccalaureate:
- 37
Pathways
There are a range of pathways available to students for entry into Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours):
- ANU: The ANU Bachelor of Computing provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours).
- International agreements/pathways: The College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics has a range of articulation agreements with institutions around the world. Students completing the appropriate qualification in these institutions may be approved for entry and credit exemptions towards Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours).
Prerequisites
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major)
NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.
VIC: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
QLD: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
TAS: Mathematical methods/Mathematics Specialised/Mathematics 1 and II through U Tas/Both Mathematics 1 and II through UTAS/Both Advanced Calculus and Applications 1A and 1B through UTAS
SA / NT: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
WA: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL/Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
- ACT:
Required: Mathematical Methods (Major) / Further Mathematics (Major) / Specialist Mathematics (Major) / Specialist Methods (Major)
Recommended: Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major/Minor)
- NSW:
Required: Mathematics Advanced or equivalent
Recommended: Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent
- VIC: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
- QLD: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
- TAS: Mathematical methods/Mathematics Specialised/Mathematics 1 and II through U Tas/Both Mathematics 1 and II through UTAS/Both Advanced Calculus and Applications 1A and 1B through UTAS
- SA / NT: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
- WA: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
- IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL/Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
Adjustment Factors
Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:
- achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
- if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
- applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program
Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $53,700.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 144 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
A minimum of 48 units that come from completion of 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science.
The 144 units must include:
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving (6 units) / COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced) (6 units)
AND
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1110 Structured Programming (6 units) / COMP1140 Structured Programming (Advanced) (6 units)
AND
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models (6 units) / MATH2222 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Problem-Solving and Proofs (6 units)
AND
42 units from completion of compulsory courses from the following list:
COMP1600 Foundations of Computing (6 units)
COMP2100 Software Design Methodologies (6 units)
COMP2300 Computer Architecture (6 units)
COMP2310 Systems, Networks and Concurrency (6 units)
COMP2400 Relational Databases (6 units)
COMP3600 Algorithms (6 units)
COMP4450 Computing Research Methods (6 units)
AND
24 units from the completion of one of the following specialisations:
Human-Centred and Creative Computing
AND
Either:
18 units from completion of further courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
OR
12 units from completion of further courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
AND
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ENGN1211 Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering (6 units)
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2(6 units)
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 (6 units)
MATH2301 Games, Graphs and Machines (6 units)
STAT1003 Statistical Techniques (6 units)
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods (6 units)
AND
18 units from the completion of 3000 or 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
Either:
24 units from completion of COMP4550 Computing Research Project which must be completed twice, in consecutive semesters (12+12 units)
OR
12 units from COMP4500 Software Engineering Team Project which must be completed twice, in consecutive semesters (6+6 units)
AND 12 units from the completion of further 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
OR
COMP4820 Advanced Computing Internship (12 units)
AND 12 units from the completion of further 4000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
Honours Calculation
COMP4801 Final Honours Grade will be used to record the Class of Honours and the Mark. The Honours Mark will be a weighted average percentage mark (APM) calculated by first calculating the average mark for 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 level courses. We denote these averages: A1, A2, A3, and A4 respectively. The averages are calculated based on all courses completed (including fails), that are listed in the program requirements, excluding non-COMP-coded electives, giving NCN and WN a nominal mark of zero. Finally, these averages are combined using the formula APM = (0.1 X A1) + (0.2 X A2) + (0.3 X A3) + (0.4 X A4).
The APM will then be used to determine the final grade according to the ANU Honours grading scale, found at http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/grading-scale.
The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
72 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ACST3032 Actuarial Data Analysis
ECON1101 Microeconomics 1
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods
STAT2005 Introduction to Stochastic Processes
STAT2013 Introductory Mathematical Statistics for Actuarial Studies
STAT2014 Regression Modelling for Actuarial Studies
STAT2032 Financial Mathematics
STAT3032 Survival Models
STAT3037 Life Contingencies
STAT3038 Actuarial Techniques
STAT3057 Risk Modelling 1
STAT3058 Risk Modelling 2
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
ECON1100 Economics 1 (H)
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1013 Mathematics and Application 1
MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Application 1
12 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU, which may include courses from the following list:
BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis
CBEA2001 Australian Indigenous Perspectives in Business and Economics
CBEA3001 College of Business and Economics Special Industry Project (UG)
CBEA3066 Global Business Immersion
CBEA3070 ANU College of Business and Economics Internship Program
FINM1001 Foundations of Finance
FINM2001 Corporate Finance
FINM2002 Derivatives
FINM3003 Continuous Time Finance
FINM3011 Investments
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2
Students may choose to take two MATH courses instead of MATH1113. The options are MATH1013 / MATH1014 or MATH1115 / MATH1116. MATH1013 / MATH1014 is recommended for students with the bare minimum of mathematical background for the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies or for those not confident in their mathematical ability. MATH1115 / MATH1116 is a higher level of MATH1013 / MATH1014 and is recommended for those who are considering further mathematical study. Should two MATH courses be chosen, an elective MATH course should be taken from the last list.
In the requirements of the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies above, it is not possible to gain full exemptions from the Actuaries Institute Foundation Program requirements as some exemption courses are not listed as compulsory courses. For details pertaining to the Actuaries Institute exemptions, please refer to the ANU Actuaries Institute exemption policy page. For details pertaining to the granting of credit for the Society of Actuaries exams under the University Earned Credit program, please refer to the the ANU Society of Actuaries (SOA) page. By including any missing exemption courses in the other flexible double degree, or non-award study (i.e. applying to take more than the standard four courses in some semesters on non-award basis which means you will need to pay full fees for the courses you are overloading), students may be able to complete the courses required to fully satisfy the accreditation program.
If your flexible double degree is within the College of Business and Economics (for example Commerce and Economics), the suggested study plan may show the same course twice. If this is the case, you must only do the course once and replace the other course with a University Wide Elective.
The minor in Business and Economics Essentials will not be listed on transcripts for students completing the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies.
Minors
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies Minors
Specialisations
Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) Specialisations
Study Options
| Year 1 | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130; | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Computing Elective 6 units | |
| COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140; | COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units | |||
| Year 2 | COMP2100 Software Construction 6 units | COMP2300 Computer Architecture 6 units | ||
| COMP2120 Software Engineering 6 units | COMP2310 Systems, Networks, and Concurrency 6 units | Computing Elective 6 units | ||
| Year 3 | COMP2420 | Computing Specialisation Course 6 Units | ||
| Computing Elective 3000 or 4000 level<b/>6 Units | COMP3600 Algorithms 6 units | |||
| Year 4 | COMP4450 Computing Research Methods 6 units | Computing Specialisation course 6 units | ||
| Computing elective 3000 or 4000 level 6 units | Computing elective 3000 or 4000 level 6 units | |||
| Year 5 | COMP4560 Advanced Computing Project 6 units | Computing Elective course 4000 level 6 units | Computing Specialisation course 6 units | |
| COMP4560 Advanced Computing Project 6 units | Computing Elective course 4000 level 6 units | Computing Specialisation course 6 units |
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The Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) (BAC) is a unique, interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to be a future leader in technology.
The BAC can be taken as a single degree which includes a number of core and compulsory courses including a computing specialisation. The single degree also offers 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from additional computing courses (enabling you to complete a further computing major, minor, or specialisation), or a major from other schools.
The BAC can also be taken as a part of many Flexible Double Degrees.
Single degree
- This degree requires a total of 192 units (each course is typically 6 units though some may be 12 units or higher)
- There are a number of core and compulsory courses
- You will need to complete one computing specialisation
- 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from additional computing courses (enabling you to complete a computing major, minor, or specialisation), or from other university courses.
- You can do a maximum of 60u 1000 level courses in your single degree
Double degree
- There are no university electives available in the Flexible Double Degree.
- This degree requires 144 units of the compulsory Advanced Computing requirements (each course is typically 6 units though some may be 12 units or higher)
- You will need to complete one computing specialisation
- Typically you can do a maximum of 72u 1000 level courses in your Flexible Double Degree
- You can find your Flexible Double Degree with the BSEng from Program and Courses
About this degree
- The degree is made of up compulsory requirements, additional computing electives, and 48 units (eight courses) of electives
- In the single degree you have 48 units of university electives (eight courses). These courses can be used to study more computing courses, or a major or minor from another area of the university including Engineering, or a selection of courses that suits your interests.
- In the Flexible Double Degree, you have no university electives - your other degree requirements use up all of these.
Enrolment Status
While it’s possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. There are maximum time limits for completion of the degree on a part-time basis. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- When you enrol for the first time you will typically study '1000-level' courses. These courses have '1' as the first number in their course code, such as COMP1100.
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester though note that you can change your Semester 2 courses all the way until July.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, 48u for the year, and international students cannot study less than 24u a semester expect in exceptional circumstances and with approval.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your BAC half of the Flexible Double Degree.
- In choosing your first year programming courses you will have a choice of doing COMP1100 or COMP1130 in Semester 1, and COMP1110 and COMP1140 in Semester 2. The standard courses are COMP1100/1110 but if you have a strong maths background, and/or significant programming experience, you might like to choose COMP1130/1140. Note that you choose 1130 you will be able to drop back to 1100 in the first 2 weeks.
- You should make sure you do MATH1005 and COMP1600 in your first year.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You will be required to complete a 24-unit specialisation as a compulsory part of your program. This can be declared via ISIS in your second or third year. When planning your Specialisation check the pre-requisites for courses to ensure you can complete all the required courses. o Artificial Intelligence o Human-Centred and Creative Computing o Machine Learning o Systems and Architecture o Theoretical Computer Science
You can also choose to complete a Computing Major (48-units) if you use your elective space. If you plan to complete a major please check with the College Student Services about how to plan your degree before enrolling in your second year subjects.
HCCC-MAJ Human-Centred and Creative Computing
Follow the steps here: Declaring majors, minors & specialisations to declare your Specialisation and any majors you wish to take, noting the dates this can be done. You do not need to declare your Specialisation until your second or third year but note that you need to plan to complete the required courses to meet their requirements.
Electives
If you are in the single degree then in your first year you have two computing electives and two university electives to choose.
- To find 1000-level (first year) elective courses, use the catalogue search.
- University electives can be additional computing courses, or courses from anywhere in the university.
- Courses that can be taken in first year as computing or other electives are: COMP2620 and COMP2400 . Students should consider these in light of their performance in thier first semester computing and maths courses and take them only if they have performed well.
- If you enjoy and are good at mathematics and do not plan to do a major from another area of study, then you are encouraged to consider doing the following:
- Suggested university electives in your first year if you are interested in Engineering are: Semester 1 - PHYS1001 or PHYS1101 and Semester 2 – ENGN1218
- Suggested university electives if you are interested in Information Systems are Semester 1 or 2: INFS1001
- If you have an interest in another area (eg management, mathematics, psychology, languages) then you should explore first year courses in these areas and in particular, look at the majors and minors in these areas. These will give you an idea of the first year courses that you should study.
- Transdisciplinary (TD) Courses can be found on P&C. By following your degree rules you will meet your TD program requirement.
Study Options
Single Degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130; | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Computing Elective | University Elective |
| COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140; | COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units | Computing Elective | University Elective |
Flexible Double Degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130; | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Computing Elective 6 Units | Course from other degree |
| COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140; | COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units | Course from other degree | Course from other degree |
Academic Advice
The Study Options below are a guide, depending on your personal circumstances and interests you may need to move Electives and courses into different semesters.
If you want to talk to someone before enrolling or have your study plan reviewed review the information on Getting Started in your Study Program and then contact the College Student Enquiries team at studentadmin.cecc@anu.edu.au
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The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies is offered through the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Applied Statistics. You will learn how to combine skills from mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance to assess, evaluate and manage future financial risk, thereby addressing a wide range of practical problems in long-term financial planning and management. Actuarial skills are utilised in many areas, including insurance, superannuation, investment, banking, and government.
Single degree
- This degree requires 24 courses (144 units)
- A maximum of 10 courses (60 units) of 1000 level courses
- 14 compulsory courses
- 10 electives (of which 2 must be CBE List 1 elective courses)
- Please note that in the suggested study plan, Finance courses are listed as suggested electives in order to maximise a student's chances at meeting the Actuaries Institute of Australia Foundation Exemptions
Semester 1
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- FINM1001 Fnd of Finance - 6 units
- BUSN1001 Bus Rep & Analysis - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quant Res Methods - 6 units.
Semester 2
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 - 6 units
- FINM2001 Corp Finance - 6 units
- MATH1113 Math Fnd for Act Stud - 6 units
- Elective Course - 6 units
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- FINM1001 Fnd of Finance - 6 units
- MATH1113 Math Fnd for Act Stud - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quant Res Methods - 6 units.
Double degree
- This degree requires 16 courses (96 units) of CBE courses
- A maximum of 8 courses (48 units) of 1000 level CBE courses
- 14 compulsory courses.
- 2 CBE List 1 elective courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Commencing Semester 2:
Please talk with the CBE Student Services Team about a study plan commencing in S2
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies single degree program you will study a total of 24 courses (144 units). Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across
your whole degree. You will need
to complete a minimum of 16 CBE courses (96 units) but will also get to
choose 8 courses (48 units) from other ANU Colleges. You can try a
range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-CBE subject, the choice is yours. Please note that in the suggested study plan, Finance courses are listed as suggested electives in order to maximise a student's chances at meeting the Actuaries Institute of Australia Foundation Exemptions
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies double degree
program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4
courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses
across
your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2
courses from your Actuarial Studies degree and then 2 courses from the other degree - still a total of 4 courses a semester.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester, or have an approved Reduced Study Load.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’
courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course
code, such as ECON1101.
Please also note that:
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- In your first year, you cannot study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) in total towards your single degree.
- You can change your enrolment via ISIS in courses up until the Monday of Week 2.
Electives
You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.
Remember that you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Actuarial Studies degree.
- Please note that in the suggested study plan, Finance courses are listed as suggested electives in order to maximise a student's chances at meeting the Actuaries Institute of Australia Foundation Exemptions
If you are in a double degree, your electives must be CBE courses.
Don't forget the maximum number of 1000 level courses is 10 in single degree.
Study Options
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies meeting the Actuaries Institute Part 1 requirements. Please note that the study options provided are for reference only and may not suit all students, especially those starting in Semester 2. If you have any questions, please discuss your study plan with the CBE Student Services Team to ensure you will meet all requirements.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units |
| ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | FINM2001 Corporate Finance 6 units | MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies - Double Degree
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies degree with another degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B)Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | Degree B course 6 units | Degree B course 6 units |
| MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies 6 units | ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | Degree B course 6 units | Degree B course 6 units |
Disciplines
For further information on specific discipline you can:
- Find information here (http://cbe.anu.edu.au/students/)
Academic Advice
You may choose to take two MATH courses instead of MATH1113. The options are MATH1013/1014 or MATH1115/1116. MATH1013/1014
is recommended for students with the bare minimum of mathematical
background for the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies or for those not
confident in their mathematical ability. MATH1115/1116 is a higher level of MATH1013/1014 and is recommended for those who are considering further mathematical study. Should two MATH courses be chosen, please discuss your amended study plan with the CBE Student Services Team to ensure you are able to progress though the degree.
Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack
Please note that in the Flexible double degree (Bachelor of Actuarial program with another ANU College degree) it may not be possible to gain full exemptions from IAAust Part I requirements (as you can only do 16 courses), however you may meet the requirements by taking courses as non-award.
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about which courses to enrol in, you can email info.cbe@anu.edu.au
Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack