ACTL20004 Topics in Actuarial Studies
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ACTL20004 hard?
ACTL20004: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Stochastic interest rates, time series, ruin theory, claim run-off triangles and simulation for actuaries.
After it you can
- Use simple random models for investment returns
- Project claims from a run-off triangle
- Build financial models in a spreadsheet
What you need first
MAST20004 and ACTL20001
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Actuary
How it’s assessed
Assignments 25%, Tests 15%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is ACTL20004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ACTL20004?
- Needs MAST20004 and ACTL20001.
- Does ACTL20004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Tests 15%, Final exam 60%.
- How many class hours a week does ACTL20004 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ACTL20004 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after ACTL20004?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ACTL30006.
- Can I rate ACTL20004?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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