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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
Domestic Fees
$7,850 per year / $23,550 total
International Fees
$38,900 per year / $116,700 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.

Entry requirements

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;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; 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;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
    • 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

What you will learn

  1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the concepts, best-practice principles and professional developments in a number of areas relating to aerodynamics and aviation.
  2. Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge in order to exercise judgment to interpret and calculate aircraft performance data
  3. Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the integration of knowledge of sustainability issues and principles relevant to aviation into professional practice.
  4. Apply broad mathematical knowledge and skills in a variety of aviation contexts.
  5. Generate, evaluate and communicate ideas in a range of aviation contexts using digital technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant knowledge from multiple sources.
  6. Demonstrate cross cultural competence and a strong appreciation for diversity in professional practice in aviation
  7. Work collaboratively with others in an aviation context, upholding ethical standards within the industry.
  8. Demonstrate initiative, planning and decision making through reflective practice and identify opportunities for continued professional development in the aviation profession.
  1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the concepts, best-practice principles and professional developments in a number of areas relating to aerodynamics and aviation.
  2. Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge in order to exercise judgment to interpret and calculate aircraft performance data
  3. Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the integration of knowledge of sustainability issues and principles relevant to aviation into professional practice.
  4. Apply broad mathematical knowledge and skills in a variety of aviation contexts.
  5. Generate, evaluate and communicate ideas in a range of aviation contexts using digital technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant knowledge from multiple sources.
  6. Demonstrate cross cultural competence and a strong appreciation for diversity in professional practice in aviation
  7. Work collaboratively with others in an aviation context, upholding ethical standards within the industry.
  8. Demonstrate initiative, planning and decision making through reflective practice and identify opportunities for continued professional development in the aviation profession.

Career pathways

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
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