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Bachelor of Aviation (Flight)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LBAF

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 39,700 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2023

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
095900M

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.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

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
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience

Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	70
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1110
HKDSE	16
Nepal NEB	2.61
Bangladesh HSC	4
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	330
German Abitur	3.5
India (best 4)	65
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	30
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7

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This program is available to international students only. Domestic students are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot).

Aim

This program prepares students for their future as an airline pilot overseas. Students will gain a strong professional background in the aviation industry, its environment, its regulatory structure, and critical skill sets (including safety, human factors, and communication). They will also receive a solid foundation of pilot ground theory, including aerodynamics, aeromedical factors, navigation, air law, and other basic technical knowledge components.

Content & Structure

This degree requires completion of courses totalling 108 units. In first year, students undertake general studies in aviation including an introduction to human factors and safety management systems, as well as courses that contain fundamental ground theory required as preparation for CASA Commercial Pilot Licence theory examinations. Students who opt for the flight training will take a 9 unit flight course during their second semester, which will allow them to gain approximately 15-20 hours of logged flight with an instructor from the flight training provider.

In second year, students undertake more advanced and theoretical studies covering a range of important areas including meteorology, law, and human factors. In addition, they study courses in communication and are given an introduction to aviation management.

In the final year of the program, students undertake an aviation related project and further receive aeronautical knowledge at the airline transport pilot level. Students are also able to select electives throughout the program from the Aviation Management specialisation and other aviation related electives.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2, or 3)
Introduction to Aviation	AERO 1022	4.5
Introduction to Aviation Management	AERO 1024	4.5
Professional and Technical Communication	COMM 1065	4.5
Aviation Law	AERO 1014	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, 6)
Flight Training Theory 1	AERO 1021	4.5	Note(s): 7
Aviation Practice	AERO 1020	4.5
Introduction to Aviation Safety	AERO 1025	4.5
Aviation Physics 1	AERO 1011	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 6, 7)
Flight Experience	AERO 1026	9	Note(s): 3	Rule(s): 1
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Commercial Pilot Theory	AERO 2064	13.5	Note(s): 4,5,6,7
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, or 6)
Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory on Navigation & Aircraft Systems	AERO 3022	4.5
Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory on Aircraft Performance & Flight Planning	AERO 3021	4.5
Undergraduate Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Communications and Research Methods	AERO 3013	4.5
Advanced Pilot Theory	AERO 2063	4.5
Aviation Physics 2	AERO 1027	4.5
Risk and Safety Management Systems	AERO 3016	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, or 6)
Airline Operations Management	AERO 2058	4.5
Large Aircraft Flight Operations	AERO 3020	4.5
Aviation Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3
Aviation Project	AERO 3012	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Aviation Electives
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5
Human Factors 2	AERO 2053	4.5
Human Factors 1	AERO 1017	4.5
Principles of Economics	ECON 1008	4.5
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5
Aviation Economics	AERO 2059	4.5
Project Management: Principles and Strategies	INFS 2022	4.5
Foundations of Airline Finance	AERO 2057	4.5
Aviation Marketing	AERO 2060	4.5
Advanced Aviation Electives
Air Space Management	AERO 3019	4.5
Organisational Leadership	BUSS 3050	4.5
Airport Management	AERO 3017	4.5
Aviation Strategic Management	AERO 3018	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students undertaking the Flight Experience course must hold a minimum of a Class II Medical with at least 6 months' validity, and must remain compliant with the Aviation Academy's Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP).

2. Internal transfer into this program is not permitted. All applications for entry must be made via UniSA International.

3. This course must be taken from the advanced elective list.

Notes

1. The Undergraduate Elective is a course that students freely choose from any area of the University, generally outside of their specialist field of study. Students must choose one Undergraduate Elective based on availability and fulfilment of any prerequisites.

2. Other elective options not listed here may only be taken with Program Director approval.

3. The Flight Experience course gives students the opportunity to log approximately 15-20 hours of dual flight time, and a short solo flight for those who meet the competencies. Students who do not pass this 9-unit course must request an updated study plan.

4. This course is delivered in intensive mode.

5. Only students with an offer into the Graduate Diploma in Aviation should enrol in this course. Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) students who complete this course prior to admission into the Graduate Diploma in Aviation may be disqualified from entry into the Graduate Diploma. Students who are yet to be accepted into the Graduate Diploma in Aviation, should seek enrolment advice from the Program Director.

6. For students concurrently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Aviation or those intending to apply, unless this course has been previously attempted at UniSA within the previous 12 months and all relevant CASA exams have been passed. Credit will not be approved for this course. Students NOT intending on enrolling in Graduate Diploma of Aviation may be eligible for some credit towards AERO 2064 in recognition of prior learning, in consultation with the Program Director.

7. Credit will not be granted for the course Commercial Pilot Theory (AERO 2064) for students concurrently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Aviation or for those who intend to apply to study for the Graduate Diploma in Aviation unless this course has been previously attempted at UniSA within the previous 12 months and all relevant CASA exams have been passed. Students not intending on enrolling in Graduate Diploma of Aviation may be eligible for a maximum of 4.5 credit points towards AERO 2064 in recognition of prior learning, in consultation with the Program Director.