Shadowdude
Cult of Personality
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1. Yes, why would you think not?Pretty late reply, so apologies in advance for bumping a relatively old thread but after researching it a bit more I've got a few more question:
-Would just having a major in maths (and maybe even a double major in physics) be viable at all to get a job?
-How about if I had a phd?
-What kind of job would I be looking at (I hear all these things about maths majors being employes in all fields and getting good pay but is this true or merely hype)?
-And one more thing, if I change my mind once I graduate or late in my degree and want to work in finance/as an actuary. How easy is it to switch? Would my mathematical knowledge allow me to land a job/pass the actuarial exams or would I have to re-do a whole degree or take extra steps (what would these steps be)?
Thanks a bunch for all your replies you've already helped me so much in making an important decision
2. Yes...
3. Search 'maths jobs' there tons of them.
4. To be in Actuary, it's not a matter of having a degree - there's an independent Actuarial society which makes exams, and if you pass those, you can become an actuary. Look at their Institute of Actuaries Australia website to see what exceptions you can have.