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Bachelor of Aviation

UndergraduateGRF-AVI-DEG2026

Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake

Prepare your flying career for take-off

Get ready to work in the aviation industry as a commercial pilot. This accelerated degree covers the theory and practice of aviation in only two years. Explore pilots’ decision making and limitations. Understand security, risk and safety.

Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
2 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
24

Indicative first year fee

$16,400

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Bachelor of Aviation

About this degree

How to apply

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Entry requirements

Study method requirements

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Aviation graduates are ready for a wide range of aviation opportunities, whether in operational or managerial roles, or as a pilot or flight instructor, together with fully self-funded flight training with an external provider. This degree also opens doors to roles such as duty crew controller, air traffic controller, safety officer, flight analyst, aviation consultant or accident investigator.

Our graduates have gone on to secure flying and management roles with leading organisations such as Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, Jetstar, Qantas, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Through the Qantas Group-Aviation Career Enrichment (Q-ACE) Program, you'll have access to mentoring from experienced pilots, with selected graduates transitioning into employment with QantasLink.

Double degree options in IT or Engineering may lead to opportunities in aviation systems analysis, software development, drone operations and aerospace engineering.

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
Air Traffic ControllersN/A^

N/A^

Air Transport ProfessionalsOver $120K Up 2.8%
Other Air Transport ProfessionalsN/A^

N/A^

^ There is no data available