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The Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) course is designed to provide preparation for postgraduate study with a focus on developing research attributes, to enable graduates to undertake a higher degree by research. The Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) degree is undertaken as an additional year following the three-year Bachelor of Aviation or Bachelor of Aviation (Management) degree, or four-year Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Aviation (Management) / Bachelor of Business double degrees.

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Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 2 March 2020

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Duration

1 Year/s

Full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology

CRICOS code

073087F

Fees

A$36800 (annual for 2020)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course details

- Course structure and career opportunities.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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Core studies

5 units (100 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Aviation Research Topics	AVA40001	12.5
Aviation Honours Project (Part 1)	AVA40002	12.5
Aviation Hours Project (Part 2)	AVA40003	50
Research Methods	ICT40005	12.5
Statistical Practice	STA60001	12.5

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
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Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of aviation
plan and generate an individual professionally-relevant scholarly research project with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
acquire knowledge of research principles and methods, and apply technical research skills employing critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding in professional aviation practice
demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills to a variety of audiences
employ an entrepreneurial approach in contributing to research and development in professional aviation practice.

Career opportunities

The program is designed to provide preparation for postgraduate study with a focus on developing research attributes to enable graduates to undertake research.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements and English language requirements.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Acceptance into the honours program will require completion of a degree with an aviation or aviation management major, from a recognised tertiary institution. A credit average or above in Stage 3 units will be required.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 75 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 50 (no communicative skills less than 50)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

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Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

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How to apply

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