Bachelor of Aviation (Flying)
Bachelor of Aviation (Flying)
Overview Launch your flying career at one of the top 50 universities in the world.* The Bachelor of Aviation (Flying) will prepare you for a career either as a pilot or as a manager in the aviation industry. In addition to completing the flying licences and ratings required to become…
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Overview
Launch your flying career at one of the top 50 universities in the world.* The Bachelor of Aviation (Flying) will prepare you for a career either as a pilot or as a manager in the aviation industry.
In addition to completing the flying licences and ratings required to become a professional pilot, you’ll also receive a solid academic and theoretical grounding in aviation management and safety. The integration of academic content with flying theory and practical training will give you a competitive edge as you’ll graduate with a broader understanding of the aviation industry. In turn, you’ll be better prepared to take on more senior leadership roles.
Our graduates have a high employment rate in Australia and internationally. This is the result of our reputation in the industry, our industry partnerships and our global alumni network.
Key features
Taught across two campuses
You’ll spend half of the program at UNSW’s Kensington Campus where you’ll complete academic courses. The other half of the program, incorporating flying theory and flight training, is delivered at UNSW’s Flying Operations Unit (FOU), located at Bankstown Airport.
Professional pilot program
The Professional Pilot Program provides the flight training required to obtain your flying licences and ratings. The program includes up to 200 hours of flight training and approximately 30 hours of simulator training.
Flying Operations Unit (FOU)
You’ll receive training in our aircraft fleet and simulators at Bankstown Airport. Our ground and flying instructors are all selected, trained and employed by UNSW to ensure that our training is of the highest quality. You’ll be expected to make yourself available on a full-time basis during flying training. Through this intense period of training, you’ll develop the necessary discipline to be successful in your career as a pilot and form life-long friendships.
Future careers
Australia has one of the most highly developed aviation industries in the world. It’s home to some of the best global airlines and has significant hubs for airlines based in Asia, the Americas and Europe.
Becoming a pilot with an airline usually requires a period working within the general aviation sector to gain additional flying experience. For this reason, most flying graduates will spend some time working as a flying instructor, charter pilot or in some other general aviation flying activity.
For qualified pilots, there is wide variety of work in aviation which includes being an airline pilot (international and regional), a flight instructor, charter or corporate pilot, corporate jet flying, helicopter flying and aerial survey work.
REQUIREMENTS
There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university transfer.
English Language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE – Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): C+, Writing C.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
