MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies (Australian National University): rated 2.3/5 overall, difficulty 5.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 5.0/5 across 5 reviews collected on ANU Wall.
MATH1113 is a Australian National University course taught by the ANU College of Systems and Society in Mathematics. This page brings together its handbook details and what ANU students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 精算研究数学基础
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics
Faculty: ANU College of Systems and Society
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course provides a study of the fundamental concepts of calculus and linear algebra. The use and understanding of proof and abstract ideas, will allow students to develop analytical skills which will form a foundation for further study in the quantitative areas of actuarial studies.
MATH1113 has 5 scored reviews: overall 2.3/5 · usefulness 0.5 · difficulty 5.0 · would-recommend 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by ANU students on ANU Wall (2.5/5 overall); 1 StudentVIP review (average 1.0 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.6/5).
On Reddit: "The first year actuarial studies maths course (math1113) was much harder than double spec for me. Luckily the mandatory 1000 stat and econ courses are fairly easy so you'll have time to work on it. The more comfortable you are with your spec/double spec integral calculus the eas…"
On Reddit: "I finished the Actuarial studies degree w 88 WAM (pre AI) Here are some tips: 1 and 2: Realistic if you put in the effort full stop. What it will require: Learn the lecture slides using AI before the lecture then WATCH the lecture for review. Skim textbook and do the qs that see…"
The course panel on ANU Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is MATH1113 hard?
A: Students rate MATH1113's difficulty 5.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it one of the harder courses.
Q: Is MATH1113 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: would-recommend 5.0/5, usefulness 0.5/5, overall 2.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1113, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1113 is taught by the ANU College of Systems and Society. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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