Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors)

Graduate Certificate

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).

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$14,200 per year

About this course

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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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

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

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.

Bachelor of Aviation

Career pathways

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.

Course structure

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 courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

Aviation Management

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

Semester 1, 2023 - applications close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on Monday 20 February, 2023.
Semester 2, 2023 - applications close on 10 July and the Semester 2 study period commences on Monday 10 July, 2023.

Select to start your degree in one of the following intakes:

Trimester 1, 2024 - applications close 22 January 2024 and the Trimester 1 study period starts on 22 January 2024.
Trimester 2, 2024 - applications close 13 May 2024 and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 13 May 2024.
Trimester 3, 2024 - applications close 2 September 2024 and the Trimester 3 study period starts on 2 September 2024.

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)