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Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors)

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Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors) (GCAV)
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 0.5 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Jan, May
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Overview

  • Become an effective human factors manager and learn about the capability and limitations of human performance and the important social and personal skills that complement technical aviation systems with UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors).
  • Discover how to ensure aviation systems and procedures are developed to work within the boundaries of an individual’s capabilities, to warrant safe and efficient aviation operations.
 
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Career outcomes

  • Add to your existing qualifications and professional portfolio with potential managerial opportunities in airports, airlines, aviation regulation, accident and incident investigation, and human factors facilitation.

Entry requirements

  • Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in the area of aviation, management and/or psychology, or equivalent.
    or
  • A minimum of five years’ professional work experience equivalent to a bachelor degree.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To graduate from this degree students must complete 4 units. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 2
Specialisation courses 2
Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

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Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (4 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 16000

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024. 

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

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Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.

Study period  Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024  Monday 15 January Monday 22 January Friday 26 April 
Trimester 2, 2024 Monday 6 May Monday 13 May  Friday 16 August
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