Dr. Susan Burdekin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Burdekin is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at UNSW Canberra, School of Engineering, specializing in Human Factors and Aviation Safety. She has extensive experience in human factors research, with a strong focus on Crew Resource Management (CRM), which includes the development and assessment of CRM course methodologies and performance decision-making under varying mental workloads. Burdekin has coordinated the UNSW Canberra Aviation Program and served on various advisory committees related to human research ethics and gender equity. Her professional history spans decades in aviation, including senior commercial pilot positions and consultant roles in systems safety. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she has been an active member of several professional organizations, contributing her expertise to the Royal Aeronautical Society and the European Association of Aviation Psychology. Over the years, Burdekin has also been involved in training military personnel on CRM and aviation safety.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Senior Lecturer

2001-01-01 — Present

UNSW Canberra • Canberra

Teaching and researching Human Factors and Aviation Safety.

Aviation Program Coordinator

2010-01-01 — Present

UNSW Canberra • Canberra

Coordinated and managed the Aviation Program, ensuring quality in teaching and research.

Systems Safety Consultant

1993-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Self-employed •

Provided consultancy services focusing on aviation safety systems.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.