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Master of Aviation Specialisation Aviation Human Factors

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Master of Aviation Specialisation Aviation Human Factors (MAVN)
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Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1.5 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, Jul

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Overview

  • Master your understanding of human factors in an aviation context with USQ's Master of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors). Your studies will be equip you with the ability to develop strategies that result in the optimisation of the human performance elements within the aviation industry. 
  • Optimise human performance in aviation and learn to apply and exercise the cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and aviation human factors theories.
  • If you’re not sure you’d like to complete an entire Master’s degree, you can apply to study USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors) or Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors) and take the credit from your studies to the Master of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors) if you decide to continue with your studies.

Career outcomes

  • Once graduated from the Master of Aviation program you will be qualified to undertake executive roles in operational and/or human factors areas across the industry.
  • Airlines and other aviation organisations are increasingly looking for postgraduate qualifications when appointing key staff.

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

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, don’t worry, there are pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 12 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 7
Specialisation courses 5
Total 12

Refer to the USQ Handbook for 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 (8 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 27040

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.

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

USQ accepts applications all year. Semester start dates are:

  • Semester 1, 2021 - Monday 22 February, 2021
  • Semester 2, 2021 - Monday 12 July, 2021

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