Edith Cowan University
Diploma in Aviation
Western Australia, Australia
Level
Diploma
Duration
1 year full time or equivalent part time.
Campus
Joondalup (WA)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
February 2027
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Course Overview
Diploma in Aviation at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, Australia is a diploma programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
30,822
Staff Ratio
27.9:1
International
31.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Diploma in Aviation
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- All applicants University general admission requirements apply.
- Some courses have special admission requirements which are published against the course entries on the University Future Students website. #{weblink.external("https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/stat-explained","STAT")} is accepted for entry.
- Elements considered: Written English and either Verbal or Quantitative.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
30,822
Total students
Staff Ratio
28:1
Students per staff
International Students
31%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation