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Graduate Diploma in Aviation

Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Aviation at Adelaide University is a technical flight training program delivered with Flight Training Adelaide at Parafield Airport. Entry is by invitation only, for students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Aviation majoring in Pilot. Students obtain the skills, knowledge and competencies to test for a Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi-engine Command Instrument Rating, professional qualifications recognised by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Students take courses in advanced flying, aircraft navigation, night flying and instrument flying, complete ground simulator lessons and are mentored by experienced flight instructors, graduating ready to work as a first officer or pilot-in-command.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$124,700
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 2 parts

Year 1, Semester 1

2 units
  • 8 unitsIntroductory Flying
  • 8 unitsAdvanced Flying
  • 8 unitsAircraft Navigation 1
  • Night Flying

Year 1, Semester 2

6 units
  • 8 unitsAircraft Navigation 2
  • 8 unitsInstrument Flight 1
  • Instrument Flight 2

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Admissions

formal interview; AND; OR flight aptitude test; AND; OR assessment of Aviation English Proficiency; AND; OR successful completion of AERO1006 Flight Training Theory 1 with a minimum of 80% class attendance; AND; OR academic achievement, normally achieving at least a pass average within Bachelor of Aviation studies.

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