Bachelor
Launch your remote pilot career at one of the top 20 universities in the world.* The Bachelor of Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) will prepare you to work across a wide range of industries and applications - with more opportunities emerging every day.
Launch your remote pilot career at one of the top 20 universities in the world.* The Bachelor of Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) will prepare you to work across a wide range of industries and applications - with more opportunities emerging every day.
This new course has been designed in close collaboration with industry and is the third undergraduate program in our suite of aviation degrees. Through a combination of classroom and experiential learning, our industry-leading teaching staff will give you the foundational knowledge and problem-solving skills to lead the sector into the future.
A Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) or drone is any uncrewed aircraft that is piloted from a remote pilot station, such as a commercial drone, and the flight systems that support it. The dynamic nature of the uncrewed sector gives graduates the freedom and confidence to pursue a path aligned to their interests. Current applications include remote piloting for emergency services, defence, surveying, entertainment and more. Opportunities will only multiply as the sector matures, and UNSW Aviation graduates will be well-positioned to lead the charge.
*QS World University Rankings, 2024
Join the School of Aviation
As the only Go8 university to offer aviation, UNSW is the go-to place to get your remote pilot licence. The School of Aviation has been a leading educator in the industry for over 25 years. We're the highest-ranked global university with a stand-alone aviation school that offers aviation degrees, operates flight training under its own Air Operator's Certificate and undertakes research.
Learn from expert educators
Our courses are written and coordinated by experts with substantial industry experience. Our industry facilitators bring a wealth of aviation experience, while our academic staff regularly engage with regulatory authorities, industry bodies and research collaborators. UNSW Aviation educators have come directly from leadership roles within organisations such as Qantas, Airservices Australia, CASA, ATSB and the Federal Airports Corporation.
Gain real-world experience
As part of our university-wide Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, students can take part in a professional placement to experience what it's like to work as a remote pilot. Leveraging our network of industry partners, you'll have the chance to gain work experience and build your CV while you study for a smooth transition into a job after graduation.
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
In addition to your UAC or direct application (via Apply Online), you must complete the internal application form
Students will need to obtain a CASA Class 1 medical certificate before beginning flying training.
Mathematics Advanced
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools. It significantly adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides you with an early conditional offer to UNSW.
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
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International ATAR
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75
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
6.9
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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10
All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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26
Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1130
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies. |
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
In addition to your UAC or direct application (via Apply Online), you must complete the internal application form, opens in a new window. This form is available on the School of Aviation Website, opens in a new window. You can also request one from the Undergraduate Coordinator at aviation@unsw.edu.au or by calling +61 2 9385 5756. Interviews will be arranged with applicants after receipt of the internal application form.
Students will need to obtain a CASA Class 1 medical certificate before beginning flying training.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Australia was one of the earliest adopters of drone technology. Demand is steadily growing for qualified RPAS pilots to drive progress and efficiency across a wide range of industries and functions.
As a dynamic, rapidly-evolving sector, the RPAS industry is brimming with potential. Dozens of sectors are already integrating RPAS technology into their work, including emergency services, defence, surveying, entertainment, and safety management.
Graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit can even set up their own enterprises for commercial operations as soon as they are qualified.