This course is only available to students enrolled in an Honours Program in the School of Aviation on a full-time basis and enrolment must be approved by the School’s Honours Coordinator.
Students will achieve a deep understanding of a specific aspect of aviation while developing a range of skills that are highly valued in industry. Students conduct research on a topic selected by them in consultation with their supervisor and submit an independent research thesis. A series of cross-functional collaboration meetings supports the students’ development of research skills. Attendance of School colloquia and presentations builds students’ knowledge of academic and industry developments within aviation.
To engage in the Honours program on a full-time basis, students will need to enrol in AVIA4003 over 3 Terms.
To engage in the Honours program on a part-time basis, students will need to enrol in AVIA4004 over 6 Terms.
Entry Requirements:
- Credit-plus (i.e., WAM 65) average in BAv
Application Process:
- Application for entry into the Aviation Honours Program is made via the Science Faculty after obtaining the agreement of a research supervisor.
Components (assessable items) of the Honours Program
- Research skills cross-functional collaboration meetings (; 0%)
- Research proposal (first term of enrolment; 0%)
- Literature review (second term of enrolment; 0%)
- Midway Presentation (second term of enrolment; 0%)
- Final Presentation (third term of enrolment; 15%)
- Thesis and Thesis Defence (third term of enrolment; 85%)
Examination Procedure
- All summative assessments (5 and 6) are marked by at least two academics.
- Final Grade Based on performance across all summative assessments.
Range of Grades
- Honours Class I (85% or above)
- Honours Class II Division I (75% to 84%)
- Honours Class II Division II (65% to 74%)
- Honours Class III (50% to 64%)
- Fail (49% or below)
