Bachelor of Actuarial Science/Bachelor of Laws

Fuse actuarial science and law with a double degree at Bond

The double degree in actuarial science and law will equip you with the skills to understand the data and give you the knowledge of the legal context and guidelines in which to use these numbers. Whether you want to be an actuary who understands the legal boundaries of utilising personal information or a lawyer with expertise in risk evaluation, this program is for you.

Bond is the only university in Queensland to offer the fully accredited program by the Actuaries Institute.

24/7 access to live financial markets

Macquarie Trading Room
Offering a real world trading experience, the Macquarie Trading Room is the leading facility of its type in Australia. You’ll be executing deals, managing portfolios and trading securities in real time based on current market conditions.

What our students say

“What I enjoy in the program is the intersection of different fields including finance, maths, statistics and IT. companies these days need people to analyse data and explain to them how it can benefit or affect their business. The Actuarial Science program gives you the technical understanding as well as the business context in order to explain that in a way people can understand”.

Key features

Finish your business degree up to a year ahead of the rest.
Smaller classes and personal mentoring – learn in groups of around 20 to 30, delivering more interaction and more support.
Global experience – every business student has the opportunity to enhance their learning experience and travel overseas by participating on study tours, international internships and Study Abroad programs.

About the program

Emerging as a key growth sector of the 21st century, actuarial science applies elements of economics, finance, statistics and advanced mathematics to interpret, manage and evaluate risk. Never before have organisations had such extraordinary access to personal information, health statistics, buying habits, population movement, employment trends and much, much more. In these numbers lie the answers to the big questions that really matter. Accredited by the Actuaries Institute, the Bachelor of Actuarial Science is an innovative and immersive program that combines the elements of economics, finance, statistics and advanced mathematics to develop techniques for the management of risk. Developed and taught by Professor Terence O’Neill, one of Australia’s leading academic authorities in the field, the program delivers smaller classes for personalised attention. Students experience unparalleled access to Bond Business School's two financial trading rooms and 40 Bloomberg terminals - the most of any university in Australia. The Bachelor of Laws prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both within Australia and overseas. It provides students with a thorough grounding in essential areas of substantive law and access to a wide choice of law elective subjects, including the option of completing a specialisation. An integrated skills and professionalism program is embedded in the degree and focuses on core legal skills essential to the practice of law. The Bachelor of Laws provides an engaging learning experience that challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career. Show less

Mode	On Campus
Duration	11 semesters (3 years 8 months)
Starting semesters	September 2018 January 2019 May 2019 September 2019 January 2020 May 2020 September 2020
Program type	Bachelors Degree
Study area	Actuarial Science, Law
Program code	BL-11087
CRICOS code	093910C
Credit for prior study	For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: sbc@bond.edu.au

Professional outcomes

The Bachelor of Laws is an approved degree for the purposes of admission as a legal practitioner in all Australian jurisdictions, in conjunction with further study (Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice) or a traineeship. The Bachelor of Laws degree can also be used to apply for admission internationally.

The Bachelor of Laws prepares graduates to pursue careers in the public or private sector, such as solicitors, barristers, government lawyers, in-house counsel, judge's associates, academics or business leaders. Bond Law graduates are employed in top tier law firms throughout Australia and overseas, including Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Scandinavia, Singapore, United Kingdom and USA.

Students are always advised to confirm admission requirements in the particular jurisdiction in which they wish to practise.

High graduate starting salaries and full employment rates reflect the growing demand for qualified analysts, with career opportunities predicted to increase substantially over the next five years. The Bachelor of Actuarial Science will prepare students for rewarding careers in a range of disciplines, including:

Climatology
Consulting
Data Analytics
E-Commerce
Economics
Finance
Health
Insurance
Infrastructure
Research
Risk Management
Safety
Science
Statistics
Superannuation
Technology

Structure and subjects

The Bachelor of Actuarial Science / Bachelor of Laws comprises 44 subjects:

View the Program structure and sequence plans for page or all semesters of commencement.

University core subjects (3)

Plus: CORE11-004 Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

Faculty compulsory subjects (31)

Law electives (7)

Students must choose undergraduate law electives from the Faculty of Law’s offerings.

Students may choose to complete an optional Law Specialisation in one of the following areas:

To be eligible for a Law Specialisation, students must complete a minimum of four (4) of their law electives (40 credit points) within one of the above areas. Eligible students will receive a Specialisation Certificate at the completion of their program.

Bachelor of Laws with Honours

Students may be eligible for Honours. Please see the Law Honours / Distinction information page for eligibility requirements.

Business electives (3)

Students must complete 3 undergraduate subjects from Bond Business School**.

Students may also choose one of the following opportunities to use one or more of your elective subjects to have an international experience or an Internship opportunity provided you meet the requirements. Please discuss with the Enrolment Advisor in the Student Business Centre.

Study Tour
The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that additional costs are associated with this subject).
Business Internship
The Internship requires a GPA credit average and requires approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre.
Individual Study Topic
The Individual Study Topic is only available in exceptional circumstances and requires Program Director's approval.

Important note for first semester students

You will be registered in the Bond Business Mentoring Program designed for all new undergraduate students; please be advised the first scheduled gathering is in the Bond Business School orientation, If you require further information please email businessmentoring@bond.edu.au

Program fees

The total program fees for the Bachelor of Actuarial Science/Bachelor of Laws are:

$186,868
$188,760

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.

Admission criteria

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.

In addition, this program requires knowledge of advanced mathematics.

In the January semester 2018 there were fewer than five OP/ATAR offers made in this program hence no comparative information on previous OP/ATAR intake scores is available.

Visit our Bond Business School student profile and Faculty of Law student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2018.

International Secondary School students

For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
Bond University Diploma programs
Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

For more information on what is required please visit our how to apply page.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

Bond University calendar

How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.

Program variations

What our academics say

“This program is perfect for students who hope to gain a broad and diverse problem-solving skill set. Students will acquire an understanding of the law and its relationship with society, as well as high-level quantitative skills for solving important problems in a business context. Students will graduate with a well-refined and specialised skill set that will prepare them for careers across a number of sectors. This program is also a great opportunity to complete all of the Part I subjects for actuarial accreditation”.

Shane Cooper, LLB Alumnus
Shane talks about why he chose to study at Bond University. Shane is now Legal Counsel at Adecco Group.

Actuarial Science
Our programs in Actuarial Science offer a unique focus on financial risk and big data analytics. Ranked among the best and fastest growing careers in the world, the actuarial sector is expecting significant growth over the next five years.

What is actuarial science?

Emerging as a key growth sector of the 21st century around the world, actuarial science applies elements of economics, finance, statistics and advanced mathematics to interpret, manage and evaluate risk. Never before have organisations had such extraordinary access to personal information, health statistics, buying habits, population movement, employment trends and much, much more.

Further study

When you finish your Bachelor of Laws degree, you will normally apply for the postgraduate professional qualification, the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PLT) to enable you to apply for registration to practise Law.