University of the Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Aircraft Maintenance)
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Level
Associate
Duration
3F or 6P
Campus
Moreton Bay (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
July 2027
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Aircraft Maintenance) at University of the Sunshine Coast in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia is a associate 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
18,850
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
12.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
74.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£32,390
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Aircraft Maintenance)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Aircraft Maintenance) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Aircraft Maintenance)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast's website. | Students must complete 40 days of suitable professional practice. Students must complete 2400 hours of embedded practical and theoretical activities. The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast website . | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
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
18,850
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
12%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
74%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£32,390
Average first-year salary