Working closely with our industry partners this course has been developed to enable graduates to have an understanding of the aviation sector from a managerial and operational perspective.
On graduation, you will have both an BSc (Hons) degree and a frozen Airline Transport Pilot Licence (fATPL). This balance of practical and theoretical skills is highly sought-after by global aviation industry employers.
The University of West London has a strong connection with Heathrow Airport Limited and you will be based at our Ealing site, which is just 10 miles from Heathro...
Working closely with our industry partners this course has been developed to enable graduates to have an understanding of the aviation sector from a managerial and operational perspective. <br/><br/>On graduation, you will have both an BSc (Hons) degree and a frozen Airline Transport Pilot Licence (fATPL). This balance of practical and theoretical skills is highly sought-after by global aviation industry employers.<br/><br/>The University of West London has a strong connection with Heathrow Airport Limited and you will be based at our Ealing site, which is just 10 miles from Heathrow, one of the worlds busiest international airports. The University is also home to the Heathrow Archive and Exhibition, which students and the public can visit. <br/><br/>The course is delivered by a diverse and experienced team of experts in the aviation industry with established links to numerous airlines and aviation companies. <br/><br/>This course has been developed to enable graduates to have an understanding of the aviation sector from a managerial and an operational perspective. <br/><br/>You will combine your modular training alongside academic studies and will have access to our on site Boeing 737 flight simulator which provides a practical learning environment. Guest lectures from aviation experts and opportunities for industry visits will support and enhance your learning. You will also have the opportunity to work with a number of Approved Training Organisations (ATOs).<br/><br/>The aviation sector offers new entrants a range of opportunities. On completion of this degree, you can gain employment as a Second or First Officer with an airline or train as a Flight Instructor to gain hours prior to commencing flying.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main site - West London
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N859
Institution Code
W05
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff120 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM A levelB,B,B |
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