Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Information Technology

This double degree combines Australia’s most highly awarded aviation program with practical skills in information technology, providing a pathway to a range of careers in aviation outside of flight-crew roles. Core courses introduce you to navigation, human factors, planning, information systems and programming, as well as the sciences underpinning the theory and practice of aviation. You’ll also develop skills in collecting, storing and analysing large volumes of data, covering simulations of flight data on supercomputers, visual exploration of large data sets, and informational retrieval and communication via the internet and data mining.

Training and learning resources include our flight procedures lab and technology systems based on current industry standards. You’ll also undertake a practical work placement as part of your degree, and there is a range of aviation or IT-related clubs you can join to help you connect with other students and create valuable industry networks.

Areas of study

Aviation, information systems, networks, security, software development.

Career opportunities

As a graduate, you will be ready to work in the field of general aviation, including opportunities in charter work, flight instruction (theory and practice), aerial services such as agricultural spraying, aerial surveying and photography, first officer positions with regional airlines and in the Australian Defence Force, management, research and human resource management, and in government organisations such as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Depending on your IT area of specialisation, you will be prepared for a career in commerce, industry, corporate IT, government or private consulting. You may find a job as a systems analyst, software developer, IT support and client services officer, database and systems administrator, technical writer, web developer, sales representative for IT vendors, educator or researcher.

Professional recognition

Australian Computer Society.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.