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Course summary

This is a technically oriented aviation program that exceeds the knowledge requirements of the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the issue of both the Commercial and Air Transport Pilot Licenses. Being a professional pilot is more than the relatively simple act of physically flying an aeroplane. A professional pilot requires an in-depth knowledge of many diverse elements including aerodynamics, aircraft power plants and systems, meteorology, navigation, flight planning, computer controlled flight management systems, flight operation technology and crew resource management. The program provides students with that knowledge, challenges them to develop a professional attitude, and introduces students to the responsibilities of being a professional pilot. Although the Aviation degree caters primarily for future airline pilots, it also provides pathways for those who aspire to a career in aviation other than piloting such as air operations dispatch, air traffic control and aviation management.

Entry requirement for international students

Students are required to have: completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and completed 200 credits of subjects; achieved a grade of C or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2; achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2; obtained a competitive ATAR. For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required. Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Physics, SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies, SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics. 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; or completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution; or completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level; or completed a recognised diploma or associate diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course; or completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma; or qualified for Special Entry; or completed University Foundation Studies program. International students must have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Overall 6.0 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing) obtained within the last two years. Students are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. IELTS 6.0, TOEFL PBT 550 with TWE of 4.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with no band less than 20, Cambridge CPE C, Cambridge CAE 52 (no less than Borderline in RW), CELUSA AE4, Pearson PTE Academic Bands below as per the Pearson equivalency table 59 with no communicative score less than 53.

Qualification

Bachelor Degree

Awarding body

University Of South Australia

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