Overview

Key Facts

The Master of Aviation (Human Factors) program at Swinburne University of Technology investigates emerging aviation industry challenges and how established models can be used to create innovative solutions to aviation safety. You will learn to review aviation safety reporting, apply theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on professional aviation industry practices surrounding human factors in aviation accidents. Develop an outlook that will set you in good stead for leadership and mentoring roles, and demonstrate high-level responsibility and accountability.

On completion of the Master of Aviation (Human Factors) graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge in professional aviation industry practice
Identify and describe the complexity of issues and relationships in the aviation industry
Apply established models to implement innovative solutions to a variety of industry scenarios, and take leadership and mentoring roles within operational teams
Investigate contemporary and emerging aviation industry issues and challenges and to develop innovative strategies for implementation of effective management
Apply theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on professional aviation industry practice
Discuss and document research outcomes by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
Apply clear and coherent communication skills to justify propositions and professional decisions
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Safety in Operational Teams

Human Factors and Advanced Technology
Aviation Industry Fundamentals
Marketing in Aviation
Airline Revenue Management and Pricing
Aviation Research Methods and Statistics
Leading High Performance Organisations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-29 00:00:00

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International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS Provider Code 00111D

A recognised Bachelor degree (minimum 3 years of full-time study) in a cognate discipline
or

A recognised Bachelor (Honours) degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Engineering, Business, Economics, Management, Law, Marketing, Science, Technology, Psychology or Social Science or Completion of the Graduate Certificate of Aviation or Graduate Diploma of Aviation

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37840 AUD / year

≈ 37840 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

31920 AUD / year

≈ 31920 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Yearly Fee $9,314

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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