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Bachelor of Aviation

This degree is about the aviation industry, with two common directions: flight operations for people aiming to fly, and airline and airport operations for those interested in management.

Compare 6 providers

How long it takes: 2 to 3 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 54.7; Lowest offered at Swinburne University of Technology, 2026
How you can study: Online or on campus
Taught by: 6 providers; VIC, QLD, WA

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Aviation asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in how aircraft fly and are operated
a careful approach to safety and following procedures
good maths and problem solving skills
the ability to work well in a team

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Griffith University
Brisbane South (Nathan), QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
ATAR
59 lowest
(65.5 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Mar 2027
Fee
$11,400 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
ATAR
54.7 lowest
(2026)
How you study
On campus
Next intake
Feb 2027
Holmes Institute
Melbourne, VIC
More about Holmes Institute
3.8from 1,115 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
Course page for Holmes Institute (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Front desk staff are helpful with enrolment and fees
- Lecturers and staff are supportive and friendly
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Phone calls and emails can go unanswered
- Help can be hard to find when problems come up
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA
4.3from 679 Google reviews
ATAR
63.25 lowest
(70 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
University of Southern Queensland
Springfield, Toowoomba, QLD
4.1from 504 Google reviews
ATAR
57 lowest
(67 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for University of Southern Queensland (opens in a new tab)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
CQUniversity
Cairns, Perth, QLD, WA
4.1from 999 Google reviews
ATAR
55.9 lowest
(60.9 median, 2026)
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Website for CQUniversity (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Enquiries can go unanswered