Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Aviation)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Electrical and Information Engineering

Program Code: LBCV

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 434032

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 68.65 (Internal)

Home Campus: Mawson Lakes

Program Length (in EFTSL): 3

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Program director/s

Mr Terry Keen (LBCV - Civil Aviation)

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Aim

The program is designed to prepare the graduate for a career as a professional pilot and meets the academic requirements of the relevant professional bodies for recognition as an air pilot.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

Qualified for the SACE; and
Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS).

Note that:

A knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics and Physics will be assumed.

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have one of the following qualifications:

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
Completed a recognised diploma or associate diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course;
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
Qualified for Special Entry
Completed University Foundation Studies program.

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The degree requires completion of courses totalling 108 units.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 2)
Aerodynamics 1	AERO 1015	4.5	0.125
Aircraft Engines: Systems 1	AERO 1016	4.5	0.125
Aviation Mathematics	AERO 1010	4.5	0.125
Aviation Physics 1N	AERO 1011	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Meteorology 1	AERO 1018	4.5	0.125
Aviation Law and Flight Rules	AERO 1014	4.5	0.125
Navigation 1	AERO 1019	4.5	0.125
Human Performance and Limitations	AERO 1017	4.5	0.125
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 2)
Human Factors	AERO 2053	4.5	0.125
Aircraft Operations 1	AERO 2051	4.5	0.125
Meteorology 2	AERO 2054	4.5	0.125
Navigation 2	AERO 2055	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Aircraft Operations 2	AERO 2052	4.5	0.125
Aerodynamics 2	AERO 2049	4.5	0.125
Aircraft Engines: Systems 2	AERO 2050	4.5	0.125
Threat and Error Management	AERO 2056	4.5	0.125
THIRD YEAR
First Half (Study Period 2)
Communications and Research Methods	AERO 3013	4.5	0.125
Crew Resource Management	AERO 3008	4.5	0.125
Aviation Operations and Management	AERO 3004	4.5	0.125
Heavy Aircraft Systems	AERO 3014	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Elective (see note 2)		4.5
Risk and Safety Management	AERO 3016	4.5	0.125
Aviation Project	AERO 3012	4.5	0.125
Large Aircraft Performance and Planning	AERO 3015	4.5	0.125

Notes

All courses are available both full and part time. All courses will require attendance.
The Elective is a course freely chosen by students from any school or program within the University of South Australia.

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