ACTL20006 Survival Models
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
Is ACTL20006 hard?
ACTL20006: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Models of how people move between states like healthy, sick and dead, and how to estimate them from data.
After it you can
- Analyse Markov chains in actuarial problems
- Estimate transition rates by maximum likelihood
- Model linked risks with copulas and extreme values
What you need first
MAST20004
Take in the same semester or earlier
MAST20005
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%
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Quick answers
- When is ACTL20006 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ACTL20006?
- Needs MAST20004. Must be taken before or alongside it: MAST20005.
- Does ACTL20006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%.
- Can I take ACTL20006 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after ACTL20006?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ACTL30003.
- Can I rate ACTL20006?
- 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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