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Bachelor of Aviation
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Aviation degree. Study one of Australia's largest and most highly recognised aviation degrees and launch your career in the exciting global aviation industry. The Bachelor of Aviation is an accelerated full-time two-year degree designed to get you career-ready sooner. You'll build a strong foundation in the science and theory of flying while gaining the practical skills needed for a wide range of operational and managerial roles in aviation. The Bachelor of Aviation together with fully self-funded flight training with an external provider will allow graduates to work in the aviation industry as a commercial pilot. Study core courses like aerodynamics, meteorology, aircraft systems, flight operations and navigation, safety management systems and the human factors (how people influence safety) in aviation, preparing you for the next step into professional flight training or other operational and managerial pathways. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Aviation Accelerated two-year program to fast-track your aviation degree Access advanced on-campus flight simulators for realistic training Learn from industry experts and aviation researchers with global experience Be prepared for pilot training or other operational or managerial roles in aviation. Build skills and connections for your aviation career You may choose to progress into flight school training with providers certified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), where you can accumulate flight hours and earn your Commercial Pilot Licence. We recommend flight training is undertaken after completing your degree.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Introductory Aviation Studies
- Aviation Science
- Flight Procedures I
- Aviation Human Factors
- Airways Operation and Design
- International Aviation
- Year 2: Introduction to Aviation Law
- Flight Procedures II
- Light Aircraft Systems
- Aviation Meteorology
- Aircraft Operations
- Performance and Planning
- Navigation
- Year 3: Aerodynamics for Aviation
- Flight Procedures III
- Navigational Systems
- Safety Management
- Plus 15 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3); Mathematics Standard 2 or Mathematics Advanced (Band 3).
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