Bachelor of Aviation (BAVN)

Back to top Program aims The Bachelor of Aviation is a professional program that aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles and concepts of the aviation system, its components, aircraft operations, and support and enabling processes.

In addition, the program aims to equip graduates with a broad and coherent understanding of human performance issues within the aviation system.

Graduates in the Flying Operations major will be provided with the requisite flying skills and knowledge to meet the Civil Aviation Safety Authority requirements of the Australian Commercial Pilot Licence and Instrument Rating or international equivalent.

Core courses

Footnotes # First year core courses are offered in on-campus mode only (to enhance professional development, employability and University engagement), as detailed in the recommended enrolment pattern for both majors. Further Aviation courses will be offered on-campus in Toowoomba from 2021. * Students will be required to obtain approval from the program coordinator (Bachelor of Aviation) before enrolling in elective courses.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 16, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

Applicants are advised to also address the following:

• Assumed Knowledge expectations: English and Mathematics A

While this is not an admission requirement to the program, students planning to undertake the Flight Operations Major will have to hold a Class 1 Medical Certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, as this is one of the regulatory requirements to hold a Commercial Pilot Licence. In addition, students in the Flight Operations major are expected to complete recognised pilot aptitude assessment and interview prior to being allowed to undertake the Flight Operations major. Appropriate advice will be provided to students during their first academic year.

Please note: Students intending to undertake the Flight Operations major will be required to co-enrol with a specified flight training school. Please usq.support@usq.edu.au">contact USQ for further information on the application process.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

Program objectives

Program objectives are to:

• develop a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the aviation industry with depth in the underlying principles and concepts as a basis for independent lifelong learning
• build initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in a professional aviation context
• exercise cognitive and practical skills and the ability to exercise critical thinking and judgement in practical situations
• develop written and interpersonal communication skills appropriate to the complex socio-technical aviation system
• develop and apply a range of professional research skills and/or theoretical research methodologies appropriate to the aviation context.