How to become an actuary


Understand the academic and professional requirements to
qualify as an actuary with the Actuaries Institute.



Becoming an actuary


Your journey to becoming a qualified actuary

To become an actuary, you have both academic and professional experience requirements which form the Institute's Education Program.
Your studies are grouped into three programs:



Education


Foundation

Get introduced to actuarial statistics and mathematics, business, finance and economics.
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Actuary

Gain technical skills, learn about processes and manage differences of opinion in organisations. Graduate as a qualified actuary and Associate (AIAA) of the Institute.
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Fellowship

Add depth and specialisation to your education and train to be a leader in your chosen field. Graduate as a Fellow (FIAA) of the Institute.


Find your roadmap to qualification





Important information



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Exemptions

Exemptions are your fast-track pathway to completing our Education Program.

If you're completing some academic requirements of the programs through university or other learning providers, you may be eligible for exemptions.



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