How to apply
View key dates and application instructions for the Actuarial Studies Co-op program.
Below are the Co-op program's key application dates and, if you’re shortlisted to the next stage, interview dates.
Key dates
Date | Description |
|---|---|
16 Jun 2025 (12pm AEST) | Applications open via Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme |
25 Sep 2025 (5pm AEST) | Applications close/assessment begins |
Shortlisted applicants
Date | Description |
|---|---|
6 Oct 2025 (from the week of) | Shortlisted HSC applicants are contacted for an interview (Shortlisted IB applicants are contacted when their exams have finished) |
3 Nov 2025 (week of) | Actuarial information session and interview preparation workshop |
10 Nov 2025 (week of) | Shortlisted applicants attend interviews |
If you are successful at the interview, you’ll receive a conditional offer in early December, pending your final selection rank.
Application process
Submitting your application
Please apply to the Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme.
Attending the interview
If successful in your application to Macquarie University, you’ll be asked to attend a panel interview.
Co-op students are selected on academic merit and assessment of their interests, qualities and skills. The selection panel will likely include representatives from the Co-op team, academics and representatives from industry.
The panel will be looking for evidence that:
- you show a genuine interest and motivation to enter the accounting, actuarial or business analytics profession
- you are active in school and/or community activities
- you demonstrate exceptional communication, teamwork, problem-solving, innovation, service and leadership skills.
Checking your offer advice conditions
If you are successful at the panel interview, you’ll receive a conditional early offer in early December.
You’ll need to satisfy the condition/s as stated in your early offer advice from Macquarie University. Deferrals are not possible. If you decide to take a gap year, you will need to reapply.
If you have any questions, contact the Future Students team. We’re available Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm via phone, live chat, email or in person.