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For the fifth year in a row, ECU has received the top undergraduate teaching quality ranking of all 37 public universities in Australia.
ECU was also the top-ranked public university in Australia for undergraduate skills development for the sixth year in a row.
In the 2021 Good Universities Guide, ECU graduates have given us a 5-star rating for teaching quality, skills development, student support, learning resources, learner engagement and overall student experience.
The 5-star rating for undergraduate teaching quality has now been achieved for 14 straight years.
Read more about the Good Universities Guide.
ECU has been ranked number 9 in the world for Quality Education and is in the top 100 overall in the 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact rankings, showing how the global higher education sector is working towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Read more about the THE Impact Rankings
ECU has been ranked in the world's top 100 universities under 50 years old in the 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities Rankings, THE World University Rankings.
70 Indicative ATAR
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
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Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $6,950
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
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| Joondalup | FT PT | FT PT |
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ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
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International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $32,000
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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| Joondalup | FT | FT |
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
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All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup
Students are required to complete the 20 core units, plus a 4-unit Minor or four electives
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA1125 | Fundamentals of Flight | 15 |
| SCP1132 | Introduction to Physics | 15 |
| MAT1108 | Foundations of Mathematics | 15 |
| ENS1154 | Introduction to Engineering | 15 |
Note: Students who have passed Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR (or equivalents) should enrol into SCP1111 Physics of Motion or an elective unit in this semester in place of SCP1132 Introduction to Physics. Note: Students who have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR (or equivalent) should enrol into MAT1236 Calculus 1 or an additional elective in this semester in place of MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics. Students who have passed Year 11 Mathematics: Methods ATAR (or equivalent) can consider discussing a pre-requisite waiver with the Mathematics coordinator to enable them to enrol into MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics in place of MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA1117 | Human Factors in Aviation | 15 |
| SCA1229 | Aviation Meteorology | 15 |
| MAT1114 | Introductory Statistics | 15 |
| SCA1300 | Aviation Operations and Practice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA2101 | Aircraft Performance | 15 |
| SCA2100 | Flight Operations | 15 |
| ENS2159 | Engineering Innovation and Ethics | 15 |
| SCA1116 | Aviation Legislation and Regulatory Frameworks | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA2212 | Advanced Aerodynamics | 15 |
| SCA2224 | Aircraft Systems | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA3100 | Aircraft Propulsion | 15 |
| SCA3612 | Advanced Flight Planning | 15 |
| ENS2170 | Principles of Industrial Maintenance | 15 |
| SCA3450 | Trends in Aviation Technologies | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA3200 | Crew Resource Management | 15 |
| ENS5543 | Engineering Management | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
Note1: The minor and/or elective units should be chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Note 2: There is an option for students to undertake a Work Integrated Learning unit (SCA3460 - Aviation Work Experience Project) as an elective in the third year of study. Students interested in undertaking this option should consult with their Course Coordinator regarding the application process and timing during the second year of their course.
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookStudents in this course have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner equivalent to one unit of full time study.
Students will be required to complete 120 hours of part-time practicum placement across the semester
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
AUD $6,950 *
* Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $32,000 *
* International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipThis course prepares graduates for a range of careers within the aviation industry such as airline operations or aviation management, and also provides relevant complementary education for those who wish to pursue a career as an airline pilot. Additionally, a suitable choice of elective units will lead to wider employment opportunities within the aviation industry, as well as in other areas.
Flight Planner, Aviation Operations Controller, Load Controller, CASA Regulator, Aviation Operations Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Royal Australian Airforce Officer, Pilot
If you study ECU's Bachelor of Aviation course you'll have access to an increased Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loan limit of $152,700 to support your flying training.
For more information please visit https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/fee-help
Bachelor of Aviation student
ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
