Aviation

Standard program

The program is available full-time or part-time. Courses are offered on-campus at the Nathan campus although some courses may be offered in external mode or via the internet (fully online) with no requirements for on-campus attendance. The program includes 3 trimesters and can be taken in an accelerated mode over two years. The program includes some Trimester 3 core courses.

As a full-time student you will generally attend 15-20 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

Professional Entry pathway

The Professional Entry pathway is offered on-campus and online. The on-campus offering is available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa. Students will be able to attend lectures and tutorials, access course materials, participate in learning activities, lodge assessment items, as well as access support services via Learning@Griffith. Access to a reliable computer with internet connection is essential.

Studying amid COVID-19

The University's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing policy is under review and consultation and will be suspended from 14/4/2022. Please visit Studying amid COVID-19 for more information.

If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

The Bachelor of Aviation will prepare you for employment in the aviation industry and, together with the Graduate Diploma of Flight Management, for work as a commercial pilot.
Our graduates have been successful in gaining a range of flying and management positions with organisations such as Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, Jetstar, Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia, as well as Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

On completion of both programs (B Aviation and GDip Flight Management), you will also be able to apply the skills acquired in your degree to many areas of the aviation industry such as management, research and human resources. You could find employment opportunities in charter work, regional airlines, flight instruction (theory and practical), aerial services (agricultural spraying, aerial surveying and photography), airline and airport management, research, human resources and in government organisations such as CASA