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Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LBAN

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 40,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

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
088880B

Aim

This program, in conjunction with the flight training provided in the Graduate Diploma in Aviation, is designed to prepare graduates for a career as a professional pilot.

Content & Structure

This degree requires completion of courses totalling 108 units, including a common first year that introduces students to the aviation industry, and key aspects of aviation management, practice, safety and human performance.

In second year, students undertake more advanced and theoretical studies and complete courses which contain the fundamental ground theory required as preparation for CASA Commercial Pilot Licence theory examinations. This material is taught in collaboration with the flight training provider.

In the final year, students further receive aeronautical knowledge at a professional pilot level, including large aircraft operations, and safety management systems. Students develop skills in research methods and planning as preparation for undertaking an aviation project. Students also and have the opportunity to complete two electives.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

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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)
Introduction to Aviation AERO 1022 4.5
Human Performance & Limitations in Aviation AERO 1017 4.5
Aviation Law AERO 1014 4.5
Aviation Elective 1 4.5 Note(s): 2
OR
Introductory Instructional Flights AERO 1028 4.5 Note(s): 5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Introduction to Aviation Management AERO 1024 4.5
Aviation Practice AERO 1020 4.5
Flight Training Theory 1 AERO 1021 4.5 Note(s): 3,4,8,9
Aviation Safety Fundamentals AERO 1025 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
University Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1
Commercial Pilot Theory AERO 2064 13.5 Note(s): 6,7,8
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Quantitative Methods for Business MATH 1053 4.5
Advanced Pilot Theory AERO 2063 4.5
Airline Operations Management AERO 2058 4.5
Aviation Physics AERO 1011 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Humans in Aviation: People, Systems and Safety AERO 2053 4.5
Safety and Risk Management for Aviation Professionals AERO 3016 4.5
Aviation Project 1 AERO 3013 4.5
Large Aircraft Flight Operations (Part 1) AERO 3021 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Large Aircraft Flight Operations (Part 2) AERO 3020 4.5
Aviation Project 2 AERO 3012 4.5
Aviation Elective 2 4.5 Note(s): 2
Aviation Elective 3 4.5 Note(s): 2

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