Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Computer Science

University of New South Wales - UNSW

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Qualification

4 Years

Course duration

5/31/2025

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US$34928

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This double degree allows you to study both Actuarial Studies and Computer Science and discover the many practical applications from combining such majors. Computer Science involves the study of the design, construction and uses of computer systems. It is concerned with the representation of data and data structures in computer systems and the design of algorithms for automatic manipulation of this information by programming languages and machine systems. Actuarial Studies uses modeling to quantify and manage risks in the financial management of insurance, superannuation, funds management, banking and finance. The double degree program allows you to combine advanced studies in mathematics, economics, insurance, finance, statistics and programming. Why choose this degree? Apply the practical applications that come by combining study in both actuarial studies and computer science. Who should choose this degree? Anyone wishing to gain the necessary quantitative and modeling skills required for the actuarial profession, in addition to strong computer science skills. Career Opportunities Actuarial analyst Business consultant Chief technology officer Database developer Credit analyst Systems engineer

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There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university transfer. English Language requirements: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): B, Writing C.

4 Years - Full time

Fee

A$53,000.00 (US$ 34,928) per year2024 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree: AUD $233,500 Please check with institution

Start Date

5/31/2025

Address

Kensington Campus, High Street, Kensington, UNSW SYDNEY, New South Wales, 2052, SYDNEY, Australia

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Concrete, which is made using industrial waste from steel manufacturing and coal-fired power stations, is being used in a trial in the roads of Sydney for the first time in the world.

UNSW Sydney researchers and the CRCLCL, CRC for Low Carbon Living will use these trial results to create industry guidelines for the very first set of geopolymer concrete.

“While we’ll monitor the road performance for up to five years, a lot of the data collected in the first three to 12 months of this world-first trial will be used to confirm our models and strengthen our predictions. Concrete contributes 7% of all greenhouse gas emissions and in 2018 the world produced about 4.1 billion tonnes of cement, which contributed about 3.5 billion tonnes of CO2. Alternative, low-CO2 concrete materials offer potential benefits in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional concrete. This trial is important because we need demonstration projects to accurately assess the performance of geopolymer over time so that there can be broader uptake,” said Craig Heidrich, executive director of Australian (Iron and Steel) Association and Ash Development Association.

According to the associate professor of sustainability research at UNSW, Dr Tommy Wiedmann, if all concrete produced was geopolymer in place of traditional concrete for one year - 12,000 kilotons of carbon di oxide would be saved.

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