Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Electronics
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Overview
Actuaries analyse and manage the risks associated with finance. By studying actuarial studies with either mathematics or statistics you will gain a competitive set of specialist skills.
In this degree you can major in both actuarial studies and science. The combination will give you a deeper understanding of the financial, mathematical, statistical and economic analysis needed in long term financial management.
Electronics technology is used in many fields, including telecommunications, manufacturing, computers, transport, power generation, entertainment, consumer appliances, environmental control and medicine.
You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to work with electronics technology in these areas.
This major is an alternate way to gain an electronics qualification with an emphasis on science over engineering. You can also choose studies in analogue, digital, and telecommunications electronics.
Key features
- Enjoy high-quality laboratories with modern instrumentation and tools.
- International-level electronics research included.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students wanting an electronics qualification that explores the technology in greater depth than in a major of the Bachelor of Engineering.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,050 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as science | 42 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | ACST152 | Introduction to Actuarial Studies | 3 | ||
| Required | MATH133 | Mathematics IB (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | STAT171 | Statistical Data Analysis | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH132 | Mathematics IA (Advanced) | ||
| or | MATH135 | Mathematics IA | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ACST202 | Mathematics of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | ACST212 | Combinatorial Probability | 3 | ||
| Required | ACST255 | Contingent Payments 1 | 3 | ||
| Required | STAT271 | Statistics I | 3 | ||
| Required | STAT272 | Probability | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | ACST359 | C | Actuarial Modelling | 3 | |
| Required | ACST358 | Survival Models | 3 | ||
| Required | 9cp from | ACST units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 6cp from | ELEC units at 100 level | 6 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | either | ELEC241 | Programmable Logic Design | ||
| or | ELEC270 | Linear Circuits and Devices | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | ELEC units at 200 level | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | either | ELEC310 | C | Electronics Project | |
| or | ENGG300 | C | Engineering Project Practices | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | ELEC units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- circuit design and development
- design and manufacturing of industrial and consumer products
- electronic maintenance
- networking and communications
- scientific research and development
- system designer
- systems installation and customisation
Employers
• 3M (Australia)
• BHP
• Cochlear
• CSIRO
• government departments
• Honeywell
• Microsoft
• Motorola
• Optus
• Panaseer
• RailCorp
• Siemens
• Telstra
Average starting salary
Median starting salary is $57,500 for an engineering graduate (source: GradStats 2009).
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