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Graduate Diploma of Aviation Specialisation Aviation Human Factors

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Graduate Diploma of Aviation Specialisation Aviation Human Factors (GDAV)
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Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, Jul

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Overview

  • Discover the capability and limitations of human performance and build on your pre-existing industry knowledge with USQ's Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors).
  • Learn to manage complex operations within the aviation system, whilst maintaining both safety and efficiency through the optimisation of the human performance elements within that system.
  • Explore aviation human factors to become an effective human factors manager, an effective non-technical skills facilitator, or an effective operational manager across a range of specialist areas within the aviation industry.

Further study

After you complete the Graduate Diploma of Aviation, you will have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors).

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.

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

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help 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 complete this degree students must complete 8 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 5
Specialisation courses 3
Total 8

 

Students must complete five core courses and three specialisation courses from the Aviation Human Factors specialisation within the Master of Aviation.

Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisation

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 your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Domestic full fee paying

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

AUD 25920

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2021. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP. 

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At USQ, 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 USQ.

Apply direct to USQ

The closing dates for applying directly to USQ are:

  • Semester 1, 2021 - applications close Monday 22 February, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 22 February, 2021.
  • Semester 2, 2021 - applications close Monday 12 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 12 July, 2021.

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at USQ that is relevant to you.

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Begin your study journey today with Australia’s #1 University for graduate starting salary* and start the degree that’s right for you.

*(Good Universities Guide, 2020.)

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