Actuarial Studies Research Essay (ACTL40001)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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A research essay of not more than 10,000 words on a topic approved by the Head of Department. The word count includes bibliography, footnotes, appendices and the number of words which would take up space used for tables, formulae and charts.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Identify and develop a suitable and feasible topic;
  • Identify the bibliographic and data sources relevant to the topic;
  • Analyse the literature relevant to the topic;
  • Apply appropriate actuarial and quantitative methods of analysis; and
  • Complete a written research report.

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • High level of development: oral communication; written communication; problem solving; statistical reasoning; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into the BH-COM Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ACTL40010 Actuarial Studies Projects Part 1
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ACTL40011 Actuarial Studies Projects Part 2
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Recommended background knowledge

Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

The research essay is examined.

It must be submitted by the end of Semester 2N/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorPing Chen
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours170 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Ping Chen: ping.chen@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorPing Chen
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours170 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    Ping Chen: ping.chen@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 Hours

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  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 4 March 2025