Why Study / Key Benefits

• Combines aviation management with Applied Innovation in one four-year double degree.
• Specialises in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, including drone and UAV operations.
• Students can develop a remote pilot licence for multi-rotor drones.
• Covers UAV design, aerodynamics, navigation, operations and data analysis.
• Introduces Advanced Air Mobility and emerging aviation technologies.
• Develops skills relevant to airspace integration and other emerging UAS applications.
• Includes practical, industry-connected learning through Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning programme.
• Work Integrated Learning can include placements, internships and industry-linked projects.
• Combines aviation study with innovation activities such as innovation projects, studios and an internship.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The degree combines Aviation Management, the UAS major and Applied Innovation.

Aviation Management core units:

• Essential Aviation Analytical Skills — AVA10011
• Human Factors in Aviation — AVA20025
• The Global Aviation System and Regulatory Framework — AVA10001
• Aviation Project: Blue Sky Ideas — AVA10014
• Aviation Safety and Risk Management — AVA20023
• Aviation Project: Managing Implementation — AVA20024
• Aviation Capstone 1: Project Planning — AVA30008
• Aviation Capstone 2: Project Implementation — AVA30009

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems major:

• Introduction to Uncrewed Aircraft Systems — AVA10015
• Remote Pilot Licence Theory and Practicum (Multi-rotor drones up to 25kg) — AVF10001
• Aircraft Aerodynamics and Performance — AVA10007
• Uncrewed Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) Operations — AVA20026
• Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services — AVA20009
• UAV Design and Propulsion Systems — AVA30013
• Communication, Navigation and Cyber Security for UAV — AVA30012
• UAV Data Analysis — AVA30011

Applied Innovation core units:

• Exploring Creativity and Innovation — INV10001
• Fundamentals of Innovation Practice — INV10002
• Innovation Sandpit — INV10003
• Responsible Innovation Futures — INV10004

Applied Innovation major units:

• Innovation for Challenges of Today — INV20001
• Innovation for the Future — INV20002
• Applied Innovation Internship — INV20003
• Applied Innovation Studio A — INV30001
• Applied Innovation Studio B — INV30002
• Leadership and Facilitation of Innovation — INV30003

Electives:

The course includes four elective units. The exact elective sequence can vary according to unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester of commencement.

Optional professional work placement:

• Work Experience in Industry A — WEI20001
• Integrated Professional Placement A – Aviation — AVA20016
• Work Experience in Industry B — WEI20002
• Integrated Professional Placement B – Aviation — AVA20017

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Bachelor of Aviation Management / Bachelor of Applied Innovation provides two Aviation Management major options:

• Aviation Operations
• Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

The programme requested here is the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems major.

The UAS specialisation focuses on:

• Multi-rotor drone operation
• Remote piloting
• UAV aerodynamics
• UAV design
• Propulsion systems
• Airspace management
• Air traffic services
• Navigation
• Communications
• Cybersecurity
• UAV data analysis
• Advanced Air Mobility.

Programme Highlights

• Four-year double bachelor degree.
• Bachelor of Aviation Management plus Bachelor of Applied Innovation.
• Uncrewed Aircraft Systems major.
• Remote Pilot Licence Theory and Practicum for multi-rotor drones up to 25kg.
• UAV design and propulsion systems.
• Aircraft aerodynamics and performance.
• UAV operations.
• Airspace management and air traffic services.
• Communication, navigation and cybersecurity for UAVs.
• UAV data analysis.
• Advanced Air Mobility exposure.
• Applied Innovation Studio A and B.
• Applied Innovation Internship.
• Aviation capstone projects.
• Work Integrated Learning.
• Optional 50- or 100-credit-point professional placement

Career Outcomes

Swinburne specifically identifies the following potential career opportunities for the UAS major:

• Remote pilot / drone operator
• Uncrewed Aircraft Systems technician
• Aviation regulatory analyst
• Airspace integration specialist
• Transformation lead
• Innovation consultant 

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant Australian visa is generally the Student visa, subclass 500.

The course has CRICOS code 108348H. International students in Australia holding a Student visa must study full-time and on campus.

Key Student visa requirements include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for a CRICOS-registered course.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable English-language requirements or an exemption.
• Demonstrating financial capacity where required.
• Meeting health and character requirements where applicable.
• Complying with Student visa conditions