Bachelor of Aviation

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBCV

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 65.15 (for 2015)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 75.00 (for 2016)
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to:

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and
- obtain a competitive ATAR, and
- meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-
Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:
- Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a University Foundation Studies program
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics
SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies
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To apply for the next intake, please see the Bachelor of Aviation (Management) or the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot).

Aim

The program is designed to prepare the graduate for a career as a professional pilot and meets the academic requirements of the relevant professional bodies for recognition as an air pilot.

Content & Structure

The degree requires completion of courses totalling 108 units.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Aviation Practice	AERO 1020	4.5
Introduction to Aviation	AERO 1022	4.5
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5
Professional and Technical Communication	COMM 1065	4.5
Flight Training Theory 1	AERO 1021	4.5		Rule(s): 1
Aviation Physics 1N	AERO 1011	4.5		Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Meteorology 1	AERO 1018	4.5
Aviation Law and Flight Rules	AERO 1014	4.5
Navigation 1	AERO 1019	4.5
Human Performance and Limitations	AERO 1017	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Human Factors	AERO 2053	4.5
Aircraft Operations 1	AERO 2051	4.5
Meteorology 2	AERO 2054	4.5
Navigation 2	AERO 2055	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Aircraft Operations 2	AERO 2052	4.5
Aerodynamics 2	AERO 2049	4.5
Aircraft Engines: Systems 2	AERO 2050	4.5
Threat and Error Management	AERO 2056	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Communications and Research Methods	AERO 3013	4.5
Crew Resource Management	AERO 3008	4.5
Aviation Operations and Management	AERO 3004	4.5
Heavy Aircraft Systems	AERO 3014	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Risk and Safety Management	AERO 3016	4.5
Aviation Project	AERO 3012	4.5
Large Aircraft Performance and Planning	AERO 3015	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students who are concurrently enrolled in the LGAV program must enrol in this course.

Notes

1. This program is available both full and part time. All courses will require attendance.

2. The Elective is a course freely chosen by students from any school or program within the University of South Australia.