Associate of Science in Aviation and Pilot Studies
Admission suspended for 2023-24
Aviation and Pilot Studies Programme
The Associate of Science in Aviation and Pilot Studies (AScAvPS) programme aims to provide students with the basic theory, technical knowledge and practical skills required for understanding aircraft technology and piloting an aircraft as well as broad knowledge of the aviation industry including logistics, airline operations, airport management and passenger services. It also helps students get prepared for further studies and/or career as a pilot or other related professions in the aviation in
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Programme information
Faculty | Science and Technology |
Programme | Associate of Science in Aviation and Pilot Studies |
Programme code | AScAvPS |
Campus | Tai Wai |
QF level | 4 |
Duration | 2 years |
Credit units | 63CUs |
Award type | Associate Degree |
QR Ref/ Validity period |
19/001251/L4 01/09/2020-31/08/2024 |
This programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.
Leaflet
Programme Leaflet of the AVPS programme in 2022-23
Enquiry
For enquiries, please contact Faculty of Science and Technology (Telephone No: 2707 3232 or Email: uowchk-fst@uow.edu.au).
Applications can be submitted by the following methods:
- E-APP (for HKDSE 2024/25 only)
- Online Application (for applicants with other qualifications)
- By Post / In Person (Application Form)
Click here for more information on admissions procedures.
For admission to Associate Degree (AD)/Higher Diploma (HD) programmes, applicants must satisfy ONE of the following:
1) Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- Obtain Level 2 or above in five HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language (Note 1) and English Language (Note 2);
- If a subject under “other languages” is used for meeting the requirement in (a), a minimum of grade E is required;
- A maximum of two Applied Learning subjects graded “Attained” or above can be included for meeting the requirement in the first point of this section;
- Satisfy programme-specific entrance requirements (Only applicable to Associate of Business in Administration in Accountancy)
2) Other Qualifications
Most school-leaving qualifications deemed equivalent to those stipulated below are recognised. These may include any ONE of the following:
- Completion of the UOWCHK Diploma in General Studies / Diploma of Applied Education programme (Note 3) or a one-year full-time Pre-Associate Degree programme;
- Completion of Diploma Yi Jin (Note 4);
- Grade E or above in one General Certificate of Education A-level (or A2)/International A-Level subject (Note 1) . Two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level subjects will be considered equivalent to one GCE A-Level. The same subject may not be counted at both the A Level and AS Level;
- A National University Education Entrance Examination (普通高等學校招生全國統一考試) score above the cut-off lines set for entry into non-government universities (本科二批分數綫)(Note 4) and a minimum English score of 100. Please refer to Chinese version for details;
- Other equivalent qualifications, including International Baccalaureate Diploma, are also accepted as satisfying the entrance requirements.
3) Mature Applicants
Mature applicants must be over the age of 23 by 1 September of the year of admission and be able to demonstrate aptitude and suitability for the programme applied for.
Notes
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For applicants who have either learned Chinese Language for less than 6 years while receiving primary and secondary education or learned Chinese Language for 6 years or more in schools, but have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in local schools, alternative Chinese Language qualifications (GCEAL/AS Chinese grade E or GCSE/IGCSE Chinese grade C) or grade E in HKDSE “other languages” can replace Chinese Language level 2;
- GCE/GCSE/IGCSE subjects, TOEFL or IELTS cannot be used to replace English Language Level 2;
- Successful completion of the Diploma in General Studies will fulfil the entrance requirement to UOWCHK associate degree programmes (except Associate of Social Science in Social Work);
- For students who have successfully completed the Maths Plus elective course, the qualification acquired under the Programme is comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics in the HKDSE Examination.
- The College may admit those applicants whose scores are below the cut-off lines but who can demonstrate good aptitude for the programme at admission interview.
Fees
Application Fee
$150, waived for 2024/25
Tuition Fee
All Full-time Associate Degree students are required to take 63 credit units in two years at HK$1800 per credit. Total tuition fee for two years is HK$113,400.
Other Fee
A Graduation Fee of HK$400 will be charged upon enrolment in a programme.
Financial Assistance
Students enrolled in self-financing Bachelor/ Associate Degree / Higher Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the following sources:
Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (FASP)
Provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.
Enquiries: 2152 9000
Website: Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students
Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (NLSPS)
The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree
Enquiries: 2150 6222
Website: Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Some of the AD programmes or course(s) in the AD programmes are included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes.
The CEF subsidizes students over 18 years of age with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses.
Eligible applicants enrolling in courses on/after 1 April 2019 will be reimbursed 80% of the course fee on the first $10,000 and 60% on the second $10,000, subject to a maximum sum of HK$20,000 (whichever is the less), on successful completion of a reimbursable course.
Eligible applicants enrolling in courses on/after 1 August 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of the course fee for the first HK$10,000 subsidy and 60% of the course fee for the remaining HK$15,000 subsidy, subject to a maximum sum of HK$25,000 (an increase of the CEF subsidy ceiling from $20,000 to $25,000), on successful completion of a reimbursable course.
Students should pay attention to the eligibility criteria from the Continuing Education Fund before submitting the application.
Enquiries: 3142 2277
Website: Continuing Education Fund
Programme structure and outcomes
- Learning outcomes & Main subject areas
- Programme study flow & structure
- Further Studies Pathways & Career prospects
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this programme will be able to:
PILO | Description |
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1. | Apply knowledge and basic flight training skills for piloting; |
2. | Apply knowledge and skills for aviation operations; |
3. | Work competently at the para-professional level in the aviation industry and/or pursue further studies at degree level; |
4. | Demonstrate a solid foundation in generic skills including language proficiency, quantitative methods, information technology, problem solving, and a capacity for independent and lifelong learning; |
5. | Examine the major socio-political, cultural and economic issues affecting piloting and aviation in the local, national, regional and international contexts; and |
6. | Relate major ideas in arts and humanities, science and technology, and society and organisations to piloting and aviation. |
Main subject areas
- Pilot studies
- Aviation operations and management
- Information Technologies and Basic Science
- Language and General Education
Programme study flow
Programme structure
To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 63 credit units by satisfactory completion of the following core courses.
Course Code | Course Name |
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Programme Core (39CUs) | |
Sem A, Year 1 | |
AST10111 | Basic Calculus and Linear Algebra |
AST20100 | Physics |
AST11610 | Introduction to Aviation Industry |
Sem B, Year 1 | |
AST11103 | Problem Solving with Programming Skills |
AST11630 | Flight Training Theory (I) |
AST21612 | Aerodynamics |
Sem A, Year 2 | |
AST10113 | Foundation Statistics |
AST21162 | Aviation English |
AST21616 | Air Freight Logistics |
AST21632 | Flight Training Theory (II) |
Sem B, Year 2 | |
AST21163 | Meteorogoly |
AST21601 | Airline Operations and Passenger Services |
AST21614 | Airport Management |
Programme Electives (3CUs) | |
Select any one: | |
Summer Sem, Year 1 | |
AST21631 | Practical Flight Training |
or | |
Sem B, Year 2 | |
AST21617 | Airline and Airport Business |
Language Skills (9CUs) | |
CGE1000* / 1500 | English for Academic Studies A / B |
CGE2003 | English Prof Comm. Skills for Business |
CGE1200** | Practical Chinese |
General Education (12CUs) | |
CGE14411 | Critical Thinking |
CGE12412 | Appreciation of Western Art |
CGE23218 | Climate Change: Threats, Mitigation and Adaptation |
CGE25111 | Globilization and Business |
Please visit the General Education page for more details. |
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* Students whose DSE score of English Language is below 3 are required to complete this course ** Students who are non-Chinese literate can take a course among the core General Education courses in lieu of CGE1200 Practical Chinese at the recommendation of Programme Leaders and approval by the Chairman of Academic Board |
Further Studies Pathways
The table below is not exhaustive and only aims to show some examples of the bachelor's degree programmes offered by UGC-funded institutions and UOW College Hong Kong which have admitted our past graduates. Our graduates also articulate to various overseas degree programmes offered in Hong Kong.
University of Wollongong, Australia
UOW College Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Aviation Management and Logistics
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Aviation Operations and Systems
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Career prospects
For career development, by equipping students with aviation and piloting related knowledge, graduates from this programme will be capable to take up the following positions: Cadet Pilot, Flight Attendant, Air Traffic Control Officer, Aircraft Load Controller, Cargo Services Officer, Flight Dispatcher, Airfield Operation Officer, Ramp Services Supervisor or Customer Services Supervisor.
Related job opportunities are available with a wide-range of companies, for example, companies of airlines, ground handling, airline catering, air cargo, aircraft engineering, airport management, business aviation and logistics.
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Contact us
Faculty of Science and Technology
Phone / Whatsapp: (852) 2707 3232
Fax: (852) 2707 3231
Email: uowchk-fst@uow.edu.au
Address: 3/F, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
[Tai Wai MTR Station Exit A, adjacent to Phase 3 of Pavilia Farm]
College Office
Telephone: (852) 2707 3111
Fax: (852) 2707 3222
E-mail: uowchk-main@uow.edu.au
Address: 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
[Tai Wai MTR Station Exit A, adjacent to Phase 3 of Pavilia Farm]