MTH1020 or MTH1030

[rchung]

I'm planning on majoring in Actuarial Studies and doing either one of these were said to be recommended.

I was just thinking, wouldn't it be better to take the easier subject and just ace it? as compared to the latter?

[TrueTears]

Hi there, MTH1020 would probably be sufficient however if you are thinking of taking the higher level actuarial exams then MTH1030 would be most beneficial. I would personally do MTH1030, it's a tiny bit more "advanced" than 1020 but it's much more useful and will definitely help you more with your actuarial academic pathway.

Feel free to let me know if you have anymore queries

[rchung]

Whats this about the higher level exams? after the exemptions?

[TrueTears]

Yeah pretty much, well needless to say, in general, the higher level exams require you to be very proficient at maths, to be honest, I don't think MTH1030 will be even enough - it will only suffice for some monash exemption units for CTx's but if you're looking to take the further exams for full accreditation you need to be very confident in your maths skills. Subjects like MTH2010, MTH3150, MTH2222, MTH2021 will help.

[Nintendo6T4]

Seeing as you did Maths Specialist in Year 12, you should be fine with MTH1030.