Bachelor of Aviation (Honours)
Undergraduate course
Overview
This program information is provided for prospective students. Current students, please refer to your program planner and unit outline. Program planners that are available on the faculty website under Information for Current Students.
The Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) program is designed to provide preparation for postgraduate study with a focus on developing research attributes, to enable graduates to undertake research.
The Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) degree is taken 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 Commerce or Bachelor of Aviation (Management)/Bachelor of Commerce double degrees.
Please also refer to the Aviation website for more information.
| Duration | Two semesters (full-time). | ||
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| Study mode | Full-time | ||
| Course code | M057N | ||
| Fees | For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website. |
Course in detail
Course description
This program information is provided for prospective students. Current students, please refer to your program planner and unit outline. Program planners that are available on the faculty website under Information for Current Students.
The Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) program is designed to provide preparation for postgraduate study with a focus on developing research attributes, to enable graduates to undertake research.
The Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) degree is taken 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 Commerce or Bachelor of Aviation (Management)/Bachelor of Commerce double degrees.
Please also refer to the Aviation website for more information.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) program operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. Total student contact hours per unit, including lectures, classes, tutorials and computer laboratory sessions, will normally be approximately 48 hours per week during the academic semesters (Winter and Summer Term have the same number of contact hours but compressed in time).
The program will consist of 100 credit points, of which 37.5 credit points (3 units) are coursework units and the remaining 62.5 credit points are a supervised individual research project.
The duration of this program is two semesters full-time.
Units of study
All units of study are 12.5 points unless noted otherwise
Students complete 100 credit points, being;
Semester 1
HMS770 Statistical Practice 1 (or equivalent)
HIT4010 Research Methods (or equivalent)
HES5900 Aviation Research Topics
HES5901 Aviation Honours Project (Part 1)
HMS770 Statistical Practice 1 (or equivalent)
HIT4010 Research Methods (or equivalent)
HES5900 Aviation Research Topics
HES5901 Aviation Honours Project (Part 1)
Semester 2
HES5902 Aviation Honours Project (Part 2) (50 credit points)
HES5902 Aviation Honours Project (Part 2) (50 credit points)
Equivalent coursework statistics and research method units across other faculties may be taken subject to the approval and recommendation of the Aviation Honours Program Coordinator.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The honours year aims to:
- Provide high achieving students with an opportunity to deepen their intellectual understanding of aviation
- Enhance the research literacy of the aviation workforce
- To provide students with the research and analytical skills associated with high quality research
- To develop students' communication skills so that they can present their ideas clearly by verbal, written and graphic means
- To provide students with experience in preparing information for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Provide a foundation for further studies to masters or PhD level
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.
Graduate attributes
The Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) will seek to produce graduates who will have well-developed attributes which will equip them for their early career and life.
Specifically graduates will be:
- Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- Able to operate effectively in work and community situations
- Adaptable and able to manage change
- Aware of environments in which they will be contributing
Course experience
Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.Entry requirements
Entry requirements
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.Apply
How to apply
If you have all the information you need, you can apply directly by completing and submitting the Direct Application Form on the How To Apply website.