# Programs and Courses

**Source**: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/STAT3038
**Parent**: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/BACTS

- Code
  [STAT3038](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/STAT3038)
- Unit Value
  6 units

- Offered by
  Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats
- ANU College
  ANU College of Business and Economics
- Course subject
  Statistics
- Areas of interest
  Actuarial Studies
- Work Integrated Learning
  Projects

- Academic career
  UGRD
- Mode of delivery
  In Person
- Co-taught Course
  - [STAT6045](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/STAT6045)
- Offered in

  Second Semester 2026\

  [See Future Offerings](#terms)
- STEM Course

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Actuarial Techniques ([STAT3038](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/STAT3038))

- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Learning Outcomes](#learning-outcomes)
- [Work Integrated Learning](#learning-outcomes)
- [Indicative Assessment](#indicative-assessment)
- [Workload](#workload)
- [Requisite and Incompatibility](#incompatibility)
- [Prescribed Texts](#prescribed-texts)
- [Other Information](#other-information)
- [Fees](#fees)
- [Offerings and Dates](#terms)

This capstone course provides a simplified model for solving actuarial problems in practice. Sample actuarial problems are examined in detail, with solutions being developed using Excel and Visual Basic. These solutions are then reported to the stakeholders of the problem. The aim of this course is to develop actuarial capabilities beyond the technical foundations taught in other actuarial courses.

## Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Critically analyse actuarial problems in a variety of challenging contexts.
2. Identify the key factors that need to be taken into account in solving actuarial problems.
3. Use computer-based tools to assist in solving complex actuarial problems.
4. Communicate the results of the solution to an actuarial problem to a variety of stakeholders.
5. Effectively work in groups and discuss results of the activities undertaken in a team.

## Work Integrated Learning

### Projects

As a work-integrated learning course, students apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, engaging with industry-relevant problems and stakeholders.

## Other Information

## Indicative Assessment

1. The research-based assessment will consist of a nested project. (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
2. The other assessment may include but is not restricted to: exams, quizzes, presentations and other assessments as appropriate. (60) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]

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## Workload

Students are expected to commit 130 hours of work in completing this course. This includes time spent in scheduled classes and self-directed study time.

## Requisite and Incompatibility

To enrol in this course, you must have:
completed or be concurrently enrolled in [STAT2005](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/STAT2005) and [STAT3037](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/STAT3037); and
completed or be concurrently enrolled in [STAT3036](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/STAT3036) or [STAT3058](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/STAT3058).

## Prescribed Texts

Information about the prescribed textbook will be available via the Class Summary.

## Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.

**Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students**\
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at **[Fees](https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/student-contributions)**. 

Student Contribution Band:
:   [1](https://students.anu.edu.au/fees/domestic/csp.php)

Unit value:
:   6 units

If you are a **domestic graduate coursework student** with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place**or international student** you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at **[Fees](http://students.anu.edu.au/fees/)**.

Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.

| Units | EFTSL |
| --- | --- |
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |

## Course fees

[Domestic](#indicative-fees__domestic)
[International](#indicative-fees__international)

Domestic fee paying students

| Year | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| 2026 | $4920 |

International fee paying students

| Year | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| 2026 | $7020 |

**Note:** Please note that fee information is for current year only.

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## Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the [Timetable webpage](https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/timetabling).

The list of offerings for future years is indicative only.
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.

[2026](#course-tab-1)

[2027](#course-tab-2)

### Second Semester

| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8366 | 27 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | In Person | N/A |

### Second Semester

| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10176 | 26 Jul 2027 | 02 Aug 2027 | 31 Aug 2027 | 29 Oct 2027 | In Person | N/A |