Bachelor of Aviation

The indicative ATAR for the Bachelor of Aviation at ECU is 70. However, academic admission requirements may also be satisfied through alternative pathways such as an AQF Cert IV, an Undergraduate Certificate, a University Preparation Course, or the Experience Based Entry Scheme, among others.

The Bachelor of Aviation takes 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent for domestic students, and 3 years full-time for international students. It is available at the Joondalup Campus, with both Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes offered.

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $8,950 (Commonwealth supported). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $42,950.

Yes, students 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. There is also an option to undertake the unit SCA3460 Aviation Work Experience Project as an elective, and students interested should consult with their Course Coordinator regarding the application process and timing prior to the semester of commencement.

Students are required to complete 20 core units plus a 4-unit Minor or four electives. Core units cover areas including Fundamentals of Flight, Aviation Meteorology, Human Factors in Aviation, Air Navigation, Aircraft Performance, Aviation Legislation and Regulatory Frameworks, Advanced Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems, Flight Operations, Aircraft Propulsion, Advanced Flight Planning, Crew Resource Management, and Trends in Aviation Technologies, among others.