The Department of Aviation is proud to offer postgraduate studies specifically designed for the aviation industry professional who is interested in Aviation Management.

The Master of Science and Technology in Aviation and its associated programs, the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management and the Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management, are offered through distance education and have been specifically designed for students who are unable to attend weekly sessions at the university. The MScTech in Aviation is targeted towards professionals and managers who work in aviation related environments.

The programs are designed with considerable industry input for industry relevance. They draw upon a range of current and diverse fields within the aviation industry, without sacrificing academic excellence. The flexibility of MScTech in Aviation ensures that you have the opportunity to combine core aviation courses with other disciplines, thus catering for your particular needs.

The core component of delivery is the course manuals. The manuals were written by experts from various backgrounds within the aviation industry and a cross section of disciplines at UNSW. Each manual has been designed to guide the learner in the most effective and efficient way. As new concepts are introduced, practical exercises are provided so you can develop skills, which can be applied immediately in your workplace.

Applicants that do not have tertiary qualifications but do have at least four years relevant professional experience or two years of relevant professional experience and two years of advanced training (e.g. holder of an ATPL), may be permitted to enroll in the Graduate Certificate

Students will need to complete 18 UoC to satisfy the requirements of the Certificate.

If students wish to progress to the next stage of the Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management they will need to achieve a Credit average (65%). At the Diploma level students again need to complete 18 UoC at Credit average (65%) level to progress into the Master of Science and Technology in Aviation which will require a further 18 UoC to complete. The full MScTech (Av) by this route requires the student to complete a total of 54 UoC.

If applicants have an approved Diploma from a recognized University plus at least 2 years relevant professional experience they may be permitted to enroll in the Graduate Diploma.

Students will need to complete 36 UoC to satisfy the requirements of the Diploma.

If students wish to progress to the next stage of the Master of Science and Technology in Aviation Management they will need to achieve a Credit average (65%). At the Masters level you need to complete a further 18 UoC. The full MScTech (Av) by this route requires the student to complete a total of 54 UoC.

If applicants have a degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university and relevant professional experience they may be permitted to enroll directly as a Masters student.

Students are required to gain a total of 48 UoC. At least 36 UoC must be taken from Aviation courses with 6 UoC being the compulsory Research Project.

A choice has to be made between halting at one of the qualifications and hence graduating OR continuing with another 18UoC to the next stage (articulating). Students will not be able to "collect" qualifications along the way.

The postgraduate program offered by UNSW Aviation is conducted entirely by distance-learning. Study materials (of the student's choice) are made available to the students before the start of each Session. The material is sufficient to successfully complete the course. Students maintain contact with the Department via electronic mail, telephone and/or facsimile.

International applicants - As this program is offered via distance education, a placement in the program DOES NOT support an application for a Student Visa in Australia.

Semesters
Each academic year consists of three semesters - Semester 1 (S1), Semester 2 (S2) and Summer Term.
Session 1 and 2 comprises of 14 weeks:

However, there may be reasons that students may wish to put off studying for a while. Course Leave is available for up to 12 months (ie one academic year) only.

Courses
UNSW Aviation is constantly trying to accommodate the needs for higher learning within the aviation industry. The pool of courses (previously known as subjects) offered is growing progressively. Each semester, a select number of courses from the pool are offered for students to choose from.

Units of Credit (UoC)
The weightage or load of a course is referred to as Units of Credit (UoC).
Courses offered are worth either 3UoC or 6UoC. A 3UoC course consists of 6 study units; a 6UoC course has 12 study units

Program Completion
In order to complete a program, a student will need to have successfully undertaken the minimum UoC required.

UOC required

Summer Term, 2010

Will commence on Monday, 4th Janurary 2010. Summer Semester will runs for 4 weeks.

These are the courses offered:

AVIA 5311 - Inflight Services Management (3uoc)
AVIA 5314 - Aviation System Safety (3 uoc)


Semester 1, 2010

Will commence on Monday, 1st March 2010. Courses worth 6 units of credit will run for 12 study weeks ending on Friday 28th May 2010. Courses worth 3 units of credits will run for 6 weeks. The application deadline for new students is 31st January 2010.

These are the courses offered: (Units of Credit per course are as stated)

AVIA 5001 - Law & Regulations in Aviation (6uoc)
AVIA 5005 - Airline Operational Management (6uoc)
AVIA 5007 - Airport Management (6uoc)
AVIA 5009 - Airline Corporate Management (6uoc)
AVIA 5017 - Human Factors in Transportation Safety (6uoc)^
AVIA 5019 - Management of Aviation Technical Operations & Maintenance (6uoc)
AVIA 5020 - Aviation Research Project (6uoc)*
AVIA 5022 - Aircraft Accident Investigation Techniques (6uoc)"
AVIA 5311 - Inflight Services Management (3uoc)
AVIA 5312 - Airline Incident Investigation (3uoc)#
AVIA 5313 - Aviation Ground Safety Investigation (3uoc)#
AVIA 5314 - Aviation Systems Safety (3uoc)


Semester 2, 2010

Will commence on Monday, 19th July 2010. Courses worth 6 units of credit will run for 12 study weeks ending on Friday 15th October 2010.Courses worth 3 units of credits will run for 6 weeks. The application deadline for new students is 15th June 2010.

These are the courses offered:

AVIA 5003 - Aviation & Security (6uoc)
AVIA 5004 - Aviation Safety & Accident Prevention (6uoc)
AVIA 5005 - Airline Operational Management (6uoc)
AVIA 5006 - Airport Planning (6uoc)
AVIA 5008 - Air Traffic Management (6uoc)
AVIA 5018 - Aviation Human Factors (6uoc)^
AVIA 5019 - Management of Aviation Technical Operations & Maintenance (6uoc)
AVIA 5020 - Aviation Research Project (6uoc)*
AVIA 5311 - Inflight Services Management (3uoc)
AVIA 5312 - Airline Incident Investigation (3uoc)#
AVIA 5313 - Aviation Ground Safety Investigation (3uoc)#
AVIA 5314 - Aviation Systems Safety (3uoc)

NOTE:
^Students who completed AVIA5017 are excluded from undertaking AVIA5018 and vice versa.
*AVIA5020 is a compulsory course for students enrolled in the MScTech (Aviation) program.
#Students are free to do both AVIA5312 and AVIA5313 but only one course (i.e. 3UoC) is permitted to count towards the award of your program.

A) For a degree/award program - Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma/Masters in Science & Tech.

1. Fill in a UNSW Aviation application form for the postgraduate program or submit an online application via www.apply.unsw.edu.au
2. Attach a current curriculum vitae (cv).
3. Include letters of recommendation/qualifications.
4. Attach "certified copies" of all certificates, diplomas, degrees, award, licences, logbooks.
5. Application Fee*
6. Send the application package to;

Postgraduate Application
Department of Aviation
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW 2052 Australia

If applicants submit an online application, all supporting documentation should be mailed to the UNSW Direct Admissions Office.

*Note: There is a AUD$100 application fee (for ALL applicants) for paper applications (required in the form of a bank draft in Australian dollars made out to The University of New South Wales) and a AUD$50 fee for online applications. Online application information can be viewed at;
http://www.apply.unsw.edu.au

The application will be assessed by the Department. You should hear from the University within four weeks of the application. If you do not, please contact the UNSW Direct Admissions Office.

B) For Non-Award study - Non-Award enrolment refers to all enrolments in courses or a sequence of courses which do not lead to or count towards a formal award of the University of New South Wales. Non Award enrolments fall into two categories; voluntary and cross institutional. Application information for Non-Award studies can be found here.

C) English Requirements - All applicants, whether local or international, for admission to any UNSW program delivered either in Australia or overseas, who do not have an assessable qualification undertaken and assessed in English, must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the minimum requirements for admission.

English requirements for prospective students can be found at the UNSW International office website.

Do I need a Bachelors degree to get into the Masters?
No. We look for an appropriate mix of relevant experience and academic achievement. This may include a Bachelors degree, but this is not necessarily so. Each application is assessed on its merits by the Head of Department against a set of entry criteria.

Do I need to attend the UNSW campus?
No, the program is a Distance Learning one and as such all of the materials required, including readings, are sent to you. Examinations can be taken at remote locations by arrangement. The program can be taken by anyone, anywhere in the world, so long as you have a postal address! Masters students who wish to visit the campus e.g. to use the library are most welcome.

Is the Masters full-time or part-time?
Either. How many courses you take is up to you. This is to allow you to tailor the program to your personal circumstances. To be a full time student you need to be enrolled in at least 18 UoC per session. The maximum is 24 UoC. Most of our students who are working at the same time do 6 UoC per session.

Will additional courses be offered?
Yes. We currently have at least four courses being written for next year with up to six others planned to meet industry requests. If you don't think that we are covering the areas of aviation you are interested in then let us know - we may be able to pleasantly surprise you. This is a very popular program and we are working hard to meet customer demand.

Can I get advanced standing/transfer of credit/exemptions towards the Masters?
No. Undergraduate studies may count as entry criteria, but not in lieu of Masters courses. Standards are important to us and advanced standing for higher level degrees devalues the qualification. Previous studies in the area may make the process of studying easier for you.

Can I tailor the program to my needs?
Definitely. Currently you can choose to do a number of courses outside the main aviation courses if you want to specialise in a particular field. The research project (AVIA 5020) also allows you the opportunity to research an area of particular interest or importance to you. As the Masters program expands, more courses and 'streams' will come on line.

How will I meet other students and staff?
The Masters program is supported through e-mail, telephone, fax and the use of 'electronic classrooms' - e-mail based listservers which allow messages to be passed between all the students of a particular class. These help to facilitate discussion and allow the most up-to-date information to be disseminated by both the facilitator and the students.

How much will the Masters program cost me?
Please refer to the University's page on Fees.

For eligible students, the Commonwealth Government has introduced the Fee-HELP (formerly PELS) scheme to help meet the cost of your tuition fees. The scheme will operate under a similar system to HECS and you will pay off your debt through the same process with the ATO.

Fee-HELP is available to commencing students who are either Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents with a humanitarian visa, and continuing students who meet the requirements listed as those on the UNSW Fee-HELP information webpage.

Further information regarding Fee-HELP is also available from the Australian Tax Office.

How can I do the program in Australia?
The postgraduate program in coursework is done entirely by distance learning. As this means that students can undertake the program from anywhere in the world, however being in the program DOES NOT entitle an international student to apply for a Student Visa in order to study in Australia.

What are the technical/home computing requirements?
As well as having a cd-rom drive to view the course study materials, it is essential that all students have regular access to email as well as the Internet to enable access to latest news, students online accounts and administration matters. It is desirable that applicants also have access to a computer with standard programs such as MS Excel, MS Word and Acrobat Reader.

The computer configurations below are the recommended requirements needed to make the most of your UNSW Aviation distance learning experience:

Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: Vista, XP, 2000, NT4, Me, 98 (note: Win95 using IE5.5 may also be used)

Recommended Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 and above or Netscape 7.0 or with cookies and javascript enabled and cache set to 'refresh always' (Please note that any version of IE 5.0 and above may be used.)

Mac: OS 8.5, OS 9, OS X

Browser: Netscape or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, with cookies and javascript enabled and cache set to 'refresh always'

Internet connection: 56 kbs modem minimum

* Older operating systems and modems may cause slower response times

These are the minimum specifications that we have tested - other configurations may have satisfactory results, but please check with the UNSW Aviation office first.

What fees can I expect to pay?
Fees for the Postgraduate programs in aviation are controlled by the UNSW Planning office and is based on cost per unit of credit. Fee structure for both local and international students can be viewed here.


If you need any more information about the Postgraduate Aviation Programs, please feel free to contact:

Miss Jamie Chen
Postgraduate Administration Assistant
Department of Aviation
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW 2052. Australia

Tel. +61 2 9385 6767 (internationally) or 02 9385 6767 (within Australia)
Fax. +61 2 9385 6637 (internationally) or 02 9385 6637 (within Australia)
E-mail: aviam@unsw.edu.au

Higher Research Degrees in Aviation
In addition to the taught Masters course (MScTech), the Department of Aviation is proud to be able to offer the degrees of Master of Science (MSc) by research and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for exceptional students at the postgraduate level in areas relating to aviation. The degrees are offered full time (and by special arrangement part-time) and will take up to two years (MSc) or four years (PhD) to complete (full time). A higher research degree requires the student to focus on a major research project under the supervision of one or two academic supervisors.


Research Topics
Students wishing to embark upon a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy degree should choose an area of study and conduct some preliminary research into the viability of their proposal. At this point, the student should then approach the Department, which will review the proposal and nominate a supervisor. Research should be conducted at the UNSW campus in Kensington or at our Flight Training Facility at Bankstown Airport. Research students are provided with office space and access to computer and library facilities throughout their enrolment.


Funding
Australian citizens that hold a First Class Honours degree may apply for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), which will support them through to the award of a PhD. APA’s are awarded each year in November. More details can be found at the UNSW Scholarships page. Australian students may also be awarded HECS exemption for their MSc Research or PhD degree. For more details, please contact the Department of Aviation directly.

At present there are no Departmental scholarships available for Masters by Research or PhD students. If scholarships are made available, details will be posted on this website.

Please note that the number of PhD students registered at any one time are limited by the number of staff available for supervision.


How to Apply
If you wish to have more information about the research programs, please contact:

Prof. Jason Middleton - Head of Department
Department of Aviation
University of New South Wales
Sydney
NSW 2052


AustraliaTel. +612 9385 6757 (internationally) or 02 9385 6757 (within Australia)
Fax. +612 9385 6637 (internationally) or 02 9385 6637 (within Australia)
E-mail: j.middleton@unsw.edu.au