BP070 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
Plan: BP070P6 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
Award abbreviation: BAppSc(Avn)
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years (six semesters) full time study
Location: City Campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering
ASCED code: 031501
CRICOS code: 022041J
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The objectives of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) program are to:
- provide you with a broad, coherent and detailed body of knowledge and theory related to the global aviation industry
- develop your skills to critically review and analyse all aspects of the aviation industry
- prepare you to work individually and in teams to solve aviation industry problems
- produce graduates that can communicate professionally to diverse aviation industry stakeholders
The program will prepare you for employment in a range of operational management and planning roles. These include roles in areas such as:
- airline operations planning and management
- airline maintenance management and supervision
- airport landside operations
- airport airside operations
- airport planning and management
- aviation safety management
- airline strategies, finance, and traffic data
- human factors concepts and applications
The program will give you a general awareness of the aviation industry, enabling you to comprehensively appreciate the environment in which you are working. The program enables you to bring together the appreciation and skills developed to demonstrate breadth and depth of thinking and capacity to solve real problems in the aviation workplace.
The program requires in-person attendance, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of the online learning management system that is available to all students and provides scope for collaboration and remote access. While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others are delivered online.
The program includes the capstone course AERO2431 Aviation Industry Project which is intended to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a project focusing on a real-world aviation industry problem or issue and where you are able apply your critical thinking, judgment, problem-solving skills, and industry knowledge. The project is supervised by an RMIT University staff member and/or an industry-based expert.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
If you have completed a nationally recognised Diploma of Engineering in Aerospace or Aviation you may be eligible for up to 96 credit points (equivalent to one year) in advanced standing.
If you have completed an Advanced Diploma or Associate degree in Engineering, Aerospace or Aviation you may be eligible for up to 144 credit points (equivalent to one and half years) of advanced standing.
Upon successful completion of this program you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University subject to each program’s entry requirements. More specifically, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in postgraduate coursework and research programs.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Very Important: This plan is being phased out.
BP070P6 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) plan has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students after Semester 2 2022.
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 25 in Mathematics (any), and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is not subject to external accreditation, and there is no accreditation body for this program.
The School has expanding Australian and international links with the Aviation industry. These have grown out of relationships originally built around the School’s graduate programs in Aviation Management.
The School of Engineering has an Industry Advisory Committee for the Aviation programs, which is an important link to industry. The committee includes senior members from a number of major national companies and from government and non-government organisations. The Committee provides comments and advice on the contents of these programs. The School has expanding Australian and international links with the Aviation industry. These have grown out of relationships originally built around the School’s graduate programs in Aerospace and Aviation.
Key stakeholders in the aviation industry have participated in the original development of this program, and industry is playing a continuing role in ensuring that it remains relevant and graduates have strong career paths.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Resources available from the Library
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it.
All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic and print resources such as books, journals, newspapers, streaming media and past exam papers. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments, or you can work through Library subject guides and web based tutorials, or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
Computers for study are available at every Library site and wireless access is available if you are working from a laptop or mobile device.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Aviation journals are well represented in the database, for more informaton, please visit https://rmit.libguides.com/AerospaceEngineering_Aviation_PilotTraining
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal, myRMIT.
Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at Students support.
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