To be eligible for consideration for standard entry students must have satisfactorily completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification, with the below subjects forming the prerequisites for the programs:         

For the Bachelor of Aviation and the Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Commerce double degree, the student's ATAR score along with the outcome of an interview process and a Skill Assessment will determine whether or not an applicant is offered a position. The interview will typically address a candidate's understanding of a career as a professional pilot and the obligations a student will have who undertakes the program. The interview may also consider a candidate's aptitude through appropriate questioning. The Skill Assessment will provide an indication as to the likelihood of the candidate having sufficient skill set to complete the practical flying training and pursue a career as a professional pilot. Although not an entry requirement students undertaking the Aviation programs must be able to satisfy the statutory Class 1 medical requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority if undertaking practical flying training to commercial level.

 

Non-Year 12
As per Year 12 above or TAFE below however, for applicants with partially completed tertiary qualifications, preference given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% (VTAC calculated GPA of 5) or above with no fails. An applicant without units 3 and 4 of VCE Mathematical Methods, or failed to achieve a study score of 20 in VCE Mathematical Methods maybe considered if they have successfully completed a mathematics unit(s) at a tertiary or TAFE institution that is deemed to meet or exceed that of units 3 and 4 VCE Mathematical Methods.

 

More information is available via Student Operations VTAC Entry pages:
www.swinburne.edu.au/studentoperations/vtac/minimum-requirements.html

As well as on Swinburne’s Mature Age Students and Non-School Leavers web page:
www.future.swinburne.edu.au/information/mature-age/index.html

 

TAFE
Advanced Diploma holders: preference given to applicants who have achieved a credit grade average of at least 65% with no fails in the final year.

 

Subject to available places, diploma holders may be considered for selection, with preference given to students who have achieved an average distinction level of 75% or above in the last two semesters of the diploma with no fails in the final year.

 

Private Providers
As for TAFE above.

 

Special Entry
Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) is the umbrella program covering the special entry and access schemes conducted by tertiary institutions participating in the VTAC system.

There are two distinct schemes within SEAS: 

Both schemes are designed for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage, however, each scheme has a specific focus.
SEAS application is available through the VTAC website after applicants have lodged a VTAC course application for either the Aviation or Aviation (Management) bachelor programs.

Access and Equity
SEAS Access and Equity is for all applicants whose education has been affected by long-term disadvantage.

 

Year 11/12 Special Consideration
Year 11/12 Special Consideration is for current Year 12 students who have experienced adverse circumstances specifically in Years 11 and/or 12 which have impacted on their Year 12 results (ATAR).