Master of Aviation (Human Factors)
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Duration
18 Month/s
Fees
A$30960 (annual for 2021)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
10 x Core units (125.0 credit points)
2 x Elective units (25 credit points)
Volume of Learning
The Master of Aviation (Human Factors) consists of 150 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Master of Aviation (Human Factors) is typically 1.5 years.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Aviation (Human Factors) award is 75 credit points (normally 6 units), this is based on exit award requirements of 150 credit points.
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
- CLO1 Demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge in professional aviation human factors practice
- CLO2 Identify and describe the complexity of human performance issues in the aviation industry
- CLO3 Design, implement and manage human factors training programs and take leadership, and mentoring roles within operational safety teams
- CLO4 Investigate contemporary and emerging aviation human factors issues and challenges and to develop innovative strategies for implementation
- CLO5 Critically reflect on professional aviation human factors practice
- CLO6 Plan and deliver an independent research report by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
- CLO7 Apply clear and coherent communication skills to justify propositions and professional decisions
- CLO8 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Entry requirements
Or
A recognised Bachelor (Honours) degree in any of the following disciplines:
Aviation, Engineering, Business, Economics, Management, Law, Marketing, Science, Technology, Psychology or Social Science
Or
Completion of the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Human Factors) or Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors)
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)