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Master of Actuarial Science

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  • University/Institute Name Victoria University of Wellington
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineDec 2025
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Position Details (Master's)

During the Master of Actuarial Science program from Victoria University of Wellingtonyou will hone your professional skills and develop practical competence in problem-solving, negotiating, and influencing.

Actuaries will always be in demand to plan for the future. They predict and analyse financial risks and solve business problems in many industries, and can contribute to policy work on climate change, future health and retirement provision, and natural disaster planning.

Key Facts

Actuaries make recommendations and decisions that have an impact on people’s lives. You could work on investment programs in the private or public sectors, design life insurance products, manage pension schemes, or advise government on retirement, education, and health planning.

The Master of Actuarial Science program from Victoria University of Wellington is the only Master’s-level actuarial science qualification offered in New Zealand. Your skills will be in strong demand globally and in New Zealand.

Your studies will connect you with organisations in the public and private sectors that employ actuaries, giving you the opportunity to build a powerful network of contacts that will benefit you in your future career.

Courses include:

  • Actuarial Control Cycle
  • Data Science for Actuaries
  • Derivative Securities
  • Portfolio

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Feb 2026