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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Aviation

  • Bachelor

Provides a focused, professional education and graduate status for those seeking to enter the aviation industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
K99, 070518A
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$8,750 per year / $26,250 total
International Fees
$41,300 per year / $123,900 total

About this course

Provides a focused, professional education and graduate status for those seeking to enter the aviation industry.

The course is technically-oriented, covering a good breadth of the underlying science and technology related to aircraft systems, in addition to a range of more general content areas related to the aviation industry.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Provides a focused, professional education and graduate status for those seeking to enter the aviation industry.

The course is technically-oriented, covering a good breadth of the underlying science and technology related to aircraft systems, in addition to a range of more general content areas related to the aviation industry.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Study locations

Joondalup

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

This course prepares graduates for a range of careers within the aviation industry such as airline operations or aviation management, and also provides relevant complementary education for those who wish to pursue a career as an airline pilot. Additionally, a suitable choice of elective units will lead to wider employment opportunities within the aviation industry, as well as in other areas.

Possible future job titles

Flight Planner, Aviation Operations Controller, Load Controller, CASA Regulator, Aviation Operations Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Royal Australian Airforce Officer, Pilot

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
76.5%
Overall satisfaction
88.2%
Skill scale
57.8%
Teaching scale
71.1%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary