Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Aviation)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
LHAS

SATAC Code
4BH021 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): N/A
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements
Entry into the Honours program will be available to students who have successfully completed a bachelor degree in aviation or a related discipline. Applicants should have displayed a high level of academic achievement throughout their degree program, normally achieving at least a credit level average.
Applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit and the availability of a supervisor in the proposed area of research.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

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Aim

To provide advanced coursework and a major industrial, scientific or commercial project in aviation. The program will prepare students for postgraduate studies and for employment in industrial, scientific or commercial environments, and will enhance their planning and problem-solving capabilities.

Content & Structure

The degree requires the completion of 36 units including:

1 x 4.5 unit research methods course
3 x 4.5 unit electives
2 x 4.5 and 1 x 9 unit honours thesis courses

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Research Methods	INFT 4017	4.5
Honours Minor Thesis Preparation	NASC 4019	4.5
Honours Minor Thesis 1	NASC 4017	4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Honours Minor Thesis 2	NASC 4018	9	Note(s): 3

Rules & notes

Notes

1. At the beginning of the academic year, students will be advised of available and recommended topics that will be included in elective courses. With the approval of the Program Director, students may select appropriate elective courses of equivalent value from other institutions. Alternatively, and with the prior approval of the Program Director, elective courses may be selected from those offered at Honours or Masters level of a relevant degree at UniSA.

2. Depending on the number of students enrolled, these courses may be offered in a class-based format or as directed study under the guidance of the course coordinator.

3. Minor thesis courses can be taken in either Study Period 2 or Study Period 5 but must be taken in subsequent semesters unless otherwise approved by the Program Director.