Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate of Actuarial Statistics requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of courses from the following lists:
A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ACST6032 Actuarial Data Analysis
ACST8040 Actuarial Control Cycle 1
ACST8041 Actuarial Control Cycle 2
ACST8050 Research Essay in Actuarial Studies
STAT6013 Principles of Mathematical Statistics for Actuarial Studies
STAT6014 Regression Modelling for Actuarial Studies
STAT6016 Introduction to Bayesian Data Analysis
STAT6018 Stochastic Processes
STAT6026 Graphical Data Analysis
STAT6027 Statistical Inference
STAT6029 Design of Experiments and Surveys
STAT6042 Survival Models
STAT6043 Life Contingencies
STAT6045 Actuarial Techniques
STAT6046 Financial Mathematics
STAT6056 Advanced Mathematical Statistics
STAT6057 Risk Modelling 1
STAT6058 Risk Modelling 2
STAT6065 Advanced General Insurance
STAT7004 Introduction to Stochastic Processes
STAT7038 Regression Modelling
STAT7039 Principles of Mathematical Statistics
STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
STAT8002 Applied Time Series Analysis
STAT8130 Generalised Linear Models
STAT8140 Statistical Learning
A maximum of 18 units from completion of the following courses:
BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting
ECON8069 Business Economics
FINM6006 Continuous Time Finance
FINM6041 Applied Derivatives
FINM7006 Applied Foundations of Finance
FINM7007 Applied Corporate Finance
FINM7008 Applied Investment
Admission Requirements
Applicants must present the following:
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0, with at least one course in the field of mathematics that must cover calculus and linear algebra.
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:
- a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
- demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency
Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.
Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support
Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.
Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.
Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au.
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications.
Credit Granted
Not applicable to Graduate Certificates.
Cognate Disciplines
Actuarial Studies, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics.
Indicative fees
Domestic Tuition Fees (DTF)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $28,060.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
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.
The Graduate Certificate of Actuarial Statistics is designed for students who wish to:
- Develop a greater understanding of actuarial statistics principles and their application;
- Gain Part II exemption status for the Institute of Actuaries;
- Improve analytical skills for interpreting and analysing actuarial statistics information;
- Increase management skills for dealing with organisations, teams and policy issues; and,
- Expand their applied knowledge in various specialised areas of actuarial studies or applied statistics.
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate of Actuarial Statistics with a GPA of 4.5 may apply to one of the following RSFAS Masters Programs: Master of Actuarial Studies, Master of Actuarial Practice, Master of Statistics.
Career Options
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This program is available for applications to commence from first semester, 2026
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise the important role of actuarial statistics principles and their application.
- Demonstrate the necessary analytical skills for interpreting and analysing actuarial statistics information.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to critically engage with and evaluate actuarial statistics problems.
Further Information
There are multiple possible combinations of courses, depending on completed prior study and the areas of interest for each student. Commencing students must discuss their study plan with the program convener to make sure they are able to meet their goals. To discuss course options in order to meet the entry requirements for the Master of Actuarial Studies or the Master of Actuarial Practice, please contact the Actuarial Masters convenor. To discuss course options in order to meet the entry requirements for the Master of Statistics, please contact the Statistics Masters convenor.