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Air Transport Management Private Pilot Licence at University of West London - UCAS

Course summary

This course will allow you to gain your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) alongside a BSc (Hons) degree. 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 Heathrow, one of the world's busiest international airports. The University is also home to the Heathrow Archive and Exhibition, which students and the public can visit. 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. This course has been designed to enable graduates to have an understanding of the aviation sector from a managerial and an operational perspective alongside developing practical experience of operational procedures and airfield awareness. You will combine your training with 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. The aviation sector offers new entrants a range of opportunities. On completion of this degree, you can enter industry or continue from your PPL to undertake Air Traffic Control Operator or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training.

Modules

Year One • Introduction to Air Transport Management • Air Transport Systems and Operations • The Aviation Professional • Leadership and Talent Management • PPL Theory and Practical. Year Two • Air Accident Investigation and Safety • Applied Research Methods • Aviation Technology and Innovation • Air Transport Finance and Business Strategy • Digital Marketing and Revenue Management • Specialised Air Transport Services. Year Three • Airline Fleet Management and Maintenance • Sustainable Aviation and the Environment • Air Route Development and Operations • Aviation Strategy and Commercial Analysis • Dissertation.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N85F
Institution code:
W05
Campus name:
Main site - West London
Campus code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Class 2 Medical As a minimum you will need GCSE English, Mathematics and Physics or double/triple science (grade 9 – 5 / A* - C). Each applicant will need to attend a pilot application day.


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Air Transport Management Private Pilot Licence at University of West London - UCAS