Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Aviation
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Engineering and Technology
Study one of Australia's largest and most highly recognised aviation degrees and launch your career in the exciting global aviation industry. Study flight theory, navigation, aviation law and more, with strong industry ties to major Austr...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$12000 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Brisbane South (Nathan)
Start Date
Mar 2027
Duration

2 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
Course outline

In this highly-recognised degree, you will be equipped with the skills needed for lifelong learning in the evolving aviation environment. Completing this degree before gaining your pilot licence gives you a strong foundation for a long-term career in aviation. You will be introduced to the skills underpinning the theory and practice of flight training and study courses in areas such as human factors, aerodynamics, aviation law, atmospheric science, navigation and flight planning. You will graduate as a well-rounded aviation professional with one of Australia’s most highly regarded aerospace qualifications. Study a double degree with Engineering or IT to further broaden your career pathways. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Aviation at GU.

Griffith University

Note

Students study over three trimesters each year, completing the three-year program in just two years. The Bachelor of Aviation standard entry pathway (applications through QTAC) is ONLY offered on-campus (Brisbane South – Nathan) and ONLY offered as a Trimester 1 intake. Students must attend the Brisbane South (Nathan) campus to undertake this pathway and must commence in Trimester 1. Professional entry students apply online directly to Griffith University.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Recommended study
One of Biology or Physics.
Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

96.95

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

72.25

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

77.25

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

59.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

65.50

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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Number of students

5

Percentage of all students

6.9%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

14

Percentage of all students

19.4%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

41

Percentage of all students

56.9%

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

8.3%

Number of students

72

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Aviation will prepare you for employment in the aviation industry in a variety of areas. You may choose to progress into flight school training with providers certified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), where you can accumulate flight hours and earn your Commercial Pilot Licence or work in other areas such as management, research safety and human factors roles. Our 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.

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