Bachelor of Aviation (Flying) - University of New South Wales

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Program code: 3980
Faculty: Science
Min.years: 3 years
UOC (per year/total): 48/144
Semester 2 entry: Yes (international students only)
Est. first year tuition: A$24,960 (+$30,000 approx. flying fees)
Est.fee to complete: A$177,480 (incl. $96,000 approx. flying fees)
Assumed knowledge: Maths and Science

Program Description

The degree of Bachelor of Aviation is offered by the Faculty of Science with input from the Faculty of Engineering.

The aim of this program is to prepare students for a career in the aviation industry. Program 3980 is a Flying stream which gives students the opportunity for flight training. A Management stream is also offered which prepares students more specifically for careers in the managerial sector of the aviation industry.

Both streams consists of core courses selected from the Faculties offering the program, together with a range of options. The Flying stream additionally includes flight training to a minimum level of Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) with additional flight training options available dependent upon student progress and requirements.

Note: Due to the block training nature of the flight training program, teaching periods might not correspond to standard academic sessions.

Program Structure

YEAR 1
Safety Management 1, Basic Mechanics, Introduction to Aircraft Engineering, Flying Training 1, Aviation Economics, Mathematics for Life Sciences, Statistics for Aviation A , Physics (Aviation), Risk Management
YEAR 2
Aviation Technologies 1, 2 & 3, Flying Training 2, Management of General Aviation, Statistics for Aviation B, General Education courses, Aviation Eng Experimentation 1

YEAR 3
Aviation Eng Experimentation, Advanced Flying Training or both Airline Management and Airline Resource Management, General Education
course, Additional stage 3 courses from: Aviation Systems and Avionics, Airframe Analysis & Maintenance, Aerodynamics, Stability & Control,
Aircraft Propulsion, Aircraft Evaluation & Design Appraisal, Aviation Regulations 2, Aviation Safety Management 2, Management for Regional Airlines, Airport Management 2, Atmospheric Physics, Environmental Acoustics

Career Opportunities

Whilst many trainee pilots aim at airline employment, pilots may also find careers in business aviation, training, charter fl ying and aerial survey work.