2026-11-02 · Diana Chu
Master of Actuarial Science / Master of Actuarial Practice / Master of Actuarial Science (Specialisation) at Bond: a facts-first guide for international applicants
Both Bond University actuarial master's programs accept a recognised bachelor's degree in any field, provided the subject prerequisites are met.
Bond University teaches its two actuarial coursework master’s degrees on the Gold Coast campus, on-campus. The Master of Actuarial Science takes 1 year 4 months. The Master of Actuarial Practice takes 2 years. This guide sets out what Bond lists for each: codes, intakes, fees, credit points, entry and English requirements, and Actuaries Institute coverage.
The two programs at a glance
Both are Masters Degrees (Coursework) in the study area Actuarial Science and Data Analytics.
Master of Actuarial Science
- Program code BN-13144, CRICOS 108628M.
- Duration: 1 year 4 months (4 semesters).
Master of Actuarial Practice
- Program code BN-13146, CRICOS 108630F.
- Duration: 2 years (6 semesters).
Intakes and campus
Bond lists the same four on-campus intakes for both programs, all at the Gold Coast campus:
- September 2026
- January 2027
- May 2027
- September 2027
International tuition fees
Bond lists fees per semester and for the whole program. Fees for the Master of Actuarial Science:
- 2026: AUD 20,145 per semester, AUD 80,580 for the program.
- 2027: AUD 21,060 per semester, AUD 84,240 for the program.
Fees for the Master of Actuarial Practice:
- 2026: AUD 20,173 per semester, AUD 121,040 for the program.
- 2027: AUD 21,090 per semester, AUD 126,540 for the program.
Bond describes these figures as a guide only. The actual amount depends on the subjects you choose and the year you start, and the fee that applies is the one for your year of entry.
Credit point structure
The Master of Actuarial Science is 120 credit points, all compulsory subjects.
The Master of Actuarial Practice is 180 credit points: 160 compulsory and 20 elective. The elective credit points are where you can tailor the degree.
Entry requirements
For both programs, Bond asks for successful completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, in any field. You must also meet the subject prerequisites.
Bond gives the same entry statement for applicants from China and Taiwan. It asks for a recognised 4-year bachelor’s degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree, plus the same subject prerequisites.
English language requirements
Both programs list the same minimum scores for two of the accepted tests:
- IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.0.
- PTE Academic: overall 58, with no communicative score below 50.
Bond also accepts TOEFL iBT for these programs.
Actuaries Institute accreditation
The Master of Actuarial Science covers all components of Part I (Foundation Program) accreditation with the Actuaries Institute.
The Master of Actuarial Practice is accredited by the Actuaries Institute. It contains all the university components of Part I (Foundation Program) and Part II (Actuary Program) accreditation.
Bond also lists an internationally recognised Bloomberg certification as a feature of both programs.
Bond states that it is the only university in Queensland to offer Actuarial Science programs.
How the two compare on length and cost
The shorter degree has 4 semesters and 120 credit points. The longer one has 6 semesters and 180 credit points. Per-semester fees are close: in 2026, AUD 20,145 against AUD 20,173. The program totals differ because of the number of semesters, AUD 80,580 against AUD 121,040 for 2026.
Fees, intakes and entry requirements are as Bond publishes them for the year you start.