Overview Actuaries relate numbers to real life, and focus on risk management and protecting against loss. Scientific minds curious, enquiring and excited by discovery question the norm, asking and seeking answers to 'why?'. This double degree will give you a deeper understanding of the financial, mathematical, statistical and economic analysis needed in long-term financial management. It will also ensure you develop strong capabilities in a range of areas such as problem solving, research skills, creative thinking and communication. KEY FEATURES This course is accredited by the Actuaries Institute. You'll learn to apply knowledge and concepts to problems in insurance, banking, finance and superannuation. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding not only in actuarial studies, but also in economics, mathematics, statistics and finance. You'll use modern laboratories that offer exposure to the latest instrumentation and tools. You can complete two degrees with only one additional year of study. ACCREDITATION This course is accredited by the Actuaries Institute. If you complete it with grades of credit or above in the relevant units, you're eligible to apply for exemption from Part I of the Actuaries Institute's professional exams. If you complete it as part of a double degree with grades of credit or above in the relevant units, you're eligible to apply for exemption from Parts I and II of the Actuaries Institute's professional exams. SUITABLE FOR If you are interested in long-term financial management and have a particular interest in scientific areas of mathematics and statistics. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS banking and finance energy and environment general and health insurance investment life insurance management non-traditional areas such as IT, e-commerce, climate change public sector: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, Australian Taxation Office risk management superannuation wealth management EMPLOYERS accounting firms actuarial and superannuation consulting firms banks and funds management general insurance companies health insurance companies life insurance companies management consulting firms public sector such as APRA, ATO software development companies Majors Astronomy and Astrophysics Biology Business Information Systems Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences Climate Science Cognitive and Brain Sciences Computing Cyber Security Data Science Decision Science Development Studies and Culture Change Electronics Environmental Earth Science Environmental Management Geography Geology Geophysics Human Biology Human Geography Information Systems and Business Analysis Mathematics Palaeobiology Physics Psychological Science Software Technology Spatial Information Science Statistics Web Design and Development