The Bachelor of Aviation at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) offers two specialized majors: Aviation Management and Flight Operations. This degree is designed to prepare students for a variety of roles within the dynamic aviation industry. The Aviation Management major focuses on developing advanced knowledge of aviation principles and concepts for critical roles, while the Flight Operations major equips students with the technical and non-technical skills, flight training, and industry experience necessary to become a professional pilot. The program blends theoretical learning with practical experience, including the use of state-of-the-art flight simulators and opportunities for industry connections.
The Bachelor of Aviation requires the completion of 24 units of study, comprising core courses, a chosen major, and student selective courses.
Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities within airlines, airports, government agencies, tourism authorities, logistics providers, airport service companies, consultancy agencies, and air safety authorities. Graduates of the Flight Operations major are qualified to work as professional pilots.
Assumed knowledge: Sound knowledge in English (Units 3 & 4, C) and General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.
Flight training for the Flight Operations major incurs additional fees and may require relocation.
Commercial Pilot Licence issued by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) upon successful completion of flight training for the Flight Operations major.
International applicants generally need to meet an ATAR of 62.70 (indicative lowest score for Trimester 1, 2025) or equivalent. Assumed knowledge includes sound knowledge in English and General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.
The indicative annual tuition fee for international students is AUD 13,464. Note that flight training for the Flight Operations major incurs additional fees.
The full-time duration for the Bachelor of Aviation program is 3 years. The program requires the completion of 24 units of study.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Professional Pilot, Aviation Manager, Airport Operations, Airline Management, and Air Safety Officer. The Flight Operations major qualifies graduates to work as professional pilots.
International students should apply through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). This involves checking entry requirements, submitting an application via the QTAC website, and providing supporting documents like academic transcripts and proof of English proficiency.