Non-award study

Non-award study is study at an accredited university that does not count towards a university qualification, like a degree or diploma. By undertaking non-award study with an accredited university, you can complete individual Foundation Program and Actuary Program subjects, making you eligible to pursue the remaining subjects with us.

Accredited universities

Who should explore non-award study?

You can complete non-award study with an accredited university if:

You didn’t successfully receive an exemption after completing your accredited degree
You have not completed certain subjects during your allied university studies.

How to gain missing exemptions for the Foundation Program

If you’re missing exemptions for any subjects across the Actuarial Statistics (CS), Actuarial Mathematics (CM), and Business Finance and Economics (CB) modules, you can:

Enrol in Foundation subjects with us and sit the UK Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) examinations.
Enrol in non-award study (single unit enrolment) at one of our accredited universities to complete required subject(s) for the exemption(s).

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Accredited universities

How to complete Actuary Program subjects via non-award study

You can enrol in non-award study at one of the accredited universities to complete required subject(s) for the exemptions relating to the Actuarial Control Cycle and Data Science Principles.

Actuarial Control Cycle subjects by university^

Data Science Principal subjects by university^

^Information has been collated from universities, but occasionally circumstances lead to changes in subject offerings. Please ensure you confirm options with the university directly.  

*Classes are available online; however examinations must be remotely invigilated at a local educational institution, an embassy, or by a Fellow of an actuarial society (for example the Actuaries Institute). You will need to cover your own invigilation costs, if there are any. It is recommended you speak to the Nominated Accreditation Actuary about your remote invigilation requirements, prior to commencing your studies. This information applies to Victoria University Wellington.

Non-award study at our accredited universities

Each university has a slightly different process for non-award study. You should apply with plenty of time for your application to be processed. Upon completion of your studies, having met the required academic standards, you may apply and be awarded the subject exemptions.

The following links will provide more details from each university:

ANU – visit the non-award applications website. You may also find the accreditation requirements website useful.
Bond University – visit the appropriate subject page; Actuarial Control Cycle ( ACSC71-400 and ACSC71-401 ) or Data Science Principles ( DTSC71-302 ). You apply through the standard application process and select “not for degree” study.
Curtin University – visit the not for degree study website . Curtin recommends you check the application deadlines .
Macquarie University – visit the non-award study website .
Monash University – visit the single unit study website. You may also find the Actuarial Program website of interest.
The University of Melbourne – visit the distance education website .
UNSW – visit the short courses website for information about non-award study, including application deadlines and fees. You may also be interested in UNSW’s actuarial professional recognition website .
Victoria University of Wellington – visit the individual course enrolment website . You will enrol in a ‘Certificate of Proficiency’ for the subject(s) you need to meet your exemptions.