Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Laws at UNSW

Bachelor's Degree Risk Management Full Time

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Laws

at University of New South Wales · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

082787C

CRICOS provider code

00098G

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

5.5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$297,000 total

Per year

A$55,554/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Laws at the University of New South Wales offers an integrated double degree designed for those seeking expertise in both risk management and legal studies. Over 5.5 years of full-time study, students engage with a robust curriculum covering key actuarial concepts such as probability, statistics, financial mathematics, insurance, and superannuation, alongside a full and accredited law program encompassing contract, criminal, property, and corporate law.

The course structure includes a combination of core and elective units of study, each assigned credit points aligned with Australian higher education standards. The law component includes essential legal skills, professional responsibility, and moot courts, while the actuarial segment emphasises mathematical modelling, data analytics, and risk evaluation. Final years may include a capstone or integrative project, and professional work placements can be arranged in both fields to foster real-world experience.

Students gain advanced analytical skills, numerical proficiency, legal reasoning, and knowledge of the regulatory framework governing financial services and insurance in Australia. The program is ideal for students who display an aptitude for quantitative disciplines, problem-solving, and complex critical thinking, and are eager to pursue careers where both legal and actuarial expertise are valued.

Australian and international students benefit from industry partnerships through UNSW’s links to Sydney’s finance, insurance, and legal sectors. The degree supports eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, and international students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study. Confirm full program and work placement details on the official page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Actuarial analyst in insurance firms, consultancies, or superannuation funds
Solicitor or barrister (upon completion of required legal training)
Corporate risk manager
Financial services compliance specialist
Legal adviser in financial regulation or insurance
Superannuation and pensions specialist
Roles in government agencies and regulatory bodies
Policy advisor in risk and law-related fields

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Laws at University of New South Wales?

It typically takes 5.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$297,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Actuarial analyst in insurance firms, consultancies, or superannuation fundsSolicitor or barrister (upon completion of required legal training)Corporate risk managerFinancial services compliance specialistLegal adviser in financial regulation or insuranceSuperannuation and pensio...

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