Doctoral Program in Actuarial Studies
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
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
Structure
The Doctoral Program in Actuarial Studies is a 3-year thesis-only degree offered by the Centre for Actuarial Studies.
Standard entry requirements
- 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, or
- 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, or
- 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) and
- The endorsement of a prospective supervisor
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $152,681 | No |
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| Parkville | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Parkville.
This course is also for domestics please contact University of Melbourne for more informations about tuition fees
