Overview
This Master鈥檚 degree is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Upon completion of the programme, graduates are eligible for exemptions from CP1, CP2, and CP3 papers, providing a streamlined pathway from their undergraduate studies and a fast track toward qualifying as an Associate of the IFoA. In addition, students will gain analytical skills and exposure to AI-related techniques, ensuring they remain relevant, practical, and capable of delivering value to the organisations they serve.
Our programme offers a fast-track route for actuarial students aiming to qualify as an actuary, with three additional CP exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). This provides a seamless continuation from undergraduate studies and accelerates the journey toward professional qualification.
Courses are taught by experienced actuaries and academics, ensuring that students gain not only exemption-relevant knowledge but also practical insights and industry-relevant skills. Beyond the core actuarial curriculum, the programme includes advanced analytics and AI-related techniques, equipping students to stay relevant and add value in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
Sunway University鈥檚 Actuarial Science programme has been recognised as 鈥淏est in Class in Actuarial Science鈥 and 鈥淐hampion in Actuarial Science鈥 by Talentbank since 2024. We remain committed to delivering high-quality actuarial education and preparing our students for successful careers.
Accredited by
- Weekday evenings and/or on Saturdays
- Actuary
- Actuarial reserving analyst
- Catastrophe risk analyst
- Data scientist
- Data engineer
- Analyst: Financial, investment data, risk, business, etc
- Regulator
- Machine learning scientist
- Investment and portfolio manager
- Risk manager
- Academia
- Statistician
- Mathematician
- RM48,440
for Malaysian students
- USD11,788
for international students
Programme Structure
Year 1
Elective Courses
Areas of Research
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Actuarial Science or related fields with a CGPA 鈮 2.50, as accepted by the Academic Senate. OR
- A Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Actuarial Science or related fields with a 2.00 鈮 CGPA < 2.50, subject to internal assessment.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent: 6.0 (For International Students)
Preview Session
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Eligibility Check
For us to advise on your eligibility for the programme, please submit the following documents at our Eligibility Check webpage.
Documents Required:
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree official transcript
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree completion certificate
- Diploma transcript & completion certificate (if applicable)
- Updated CV/Resume
- IELTS (if applicable)
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