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Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

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

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

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month 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

Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	320
German Abitur	3.5
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	31
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	80
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	66
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1110
India (best 4) State Board	75
India (best 4) Central Board	65
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.51

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Flight training is available separately via the Graduate Diploma in Aviation and is studied concurrently with the Bachelor program from second year. Those interested in flight training should visit the Graduate Diploma in Aviation web page and must lodge a separate application when invited to do so.

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.

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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

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Aviation Elective 1
Project Appraisal	BUIL 3011	4.5
Organisational Behaviour	BUSS 2046	4.5
Foundations of Human Resource Management	BUSS 2043	4.5
Business Intelligence	INFS 2036	4.5
Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2085	4.5
International Business Environments	BUSS 3103	4.5
UO Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2086	4.5
UO International Business Environments	BUSS 3107	4.5
Project Management for Engineers	ENGG 2004	4.5
UO Project Management for Engineers	ENGG 2005	4.5
UO Foundations of Human Resource Management	BUSS 2077	4.5
UO Organisational Behaviour	BUSS 2078	4.5
UO Managing the Employment Relationship	BUSS 3090	4.5
UO Project Appraisal	BUIL 3025	4.5
UO Business Intelligence	INFS 2038	4.5
Managing the Employment Relationship	BUSS 3037	4.5
Aviation Elective 2
STEM Internship 15 Days	NASC 4022	4.5
Air Space Management	AERO 3019	4.5
STEM Internship 30 Days	NASC 4023	9
Atomic, Nuclear, and Radiation Science	NASC 3015	4.5
Space Missions	NASC 2010	4.5
Aviation Elective 3
Space Missions	NASC 2010	4.5
Aviation Economics	AERO 2059	4.5
Aviation Strategic Management	AERO 3018	4.5
Foundations of Airline Finance	AERO 2057	4.5
Project Management: Principles and Strategies	INFS 2022	4.5
STEM Internship 30 Days	NASC 4023	9
STEM Internship 15 Days	NASC 4022	4.5
Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management	BUSS 2054	4.5
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students are required to progress through the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot) program in accordance with their Program Director's advice. Students intending to apply for the Graduate Diploma in Aviation are advised that enrolment in Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot) courses outside of Program Director guidance may result in disqualification from the Graduate Diploma in Aviation.

Notes

1. The University 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. Students must attend 80%* of their scheduled workshops to be considered for entry into LGAN Graduate Diploma in Aviation. *Students must provide evidence of medical or compassionate grounds for not meeting this limit.

4. This course should be completed in the study period preceding the commencement of LGAN Graduate Diploma in Aviation. Students who complete this course prior to admission may be disqualified from entry into the Graduate Diploma. Students who are yet to be accepted into the Graduate Diploma should seek enrolment advice from the Program Director.

5. Enrolment in this course is limited to one attempt only. Students who do not pass this course will undertake an aviation elective course instead by requesting an updated study plan.

6. Credit will not be granted for the course Commercial Pilot Theory (AERO 2064) for students concurrently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Aviation or for those who intend to apply to study for the Graduate Diploma in Aviation. Students not intending on enrolling in Graduate Diploma in Aviation may be eligible for a maximum of 4.5 units of unspecified credit and undertake 9 units of study as a course substitution in lieu of the course, and in consultation with the Program Director.

7. Students must attend 80% of their scheduled workshops to be eligible to remain in the LGAN Graduate Diploma in Aviation by meeting CASA integrated timeline requirements for their flight training. *Students must provide evidence of medical or compassionate grounds for not meeting this limit. In addition, students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Aviation are advised not to undertake any other courses while completing AERO 2064 and request a new study plan.

8. This course is delivered in intensive mode.

9. Students commencing with mid-year enrolment who intend to undertake Flight Training through the Graduate Diploma in Aviation (LGAN) will need to undertake an elective instead of AERO 1021 in first year, and enrol in AERO 1021 in second year. Please contact the Program Director for further details.