Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies BSc

5.0
2 reviews
  • The university is not the best but the city is great!…great social life…It's a unique experience of your life overall.
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  • The teaching methods could have been more dynamic and interactive at times but this varies greatly over different schools, and essentially you will get out what (effort) you put into your course!
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Bachelor's degree

In Leeds

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Duration

    3 Years

Drawing on our extensive expertise in aircraft design, materials, propulsion, environmental issues and industrial management, this course will equip you with a solid science and engineering base and the broader aviation knowledge vital for pilots in the 21st century.
You’ll benefit from the training facilities and expertise of a professional flying school as you undertake ten hours of flight training, achieve the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ground exam requirements for the Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) and develop the knowledge you need for commercial pilot ground exams. At the same time, you’ll gain a strong science and engineering base with modules on topics like aviation engineering materials. You’ll also put this knowledge into the context of the aviation industry today and in the future.
You’ll be taught be expert academics and experienced professionals, allowing you to develop the knowledge and professional skills to succeed in the aviation industry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (West Yorkshire)
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University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

On request

About this course

Many of our students see this course as the first step towards gaining a Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL). However, airports and airlines offer an extensive range of other opportunities and you’ll be well placed to launch a career in a wide variety of aviation-related areas.
These could include airport operations and management, air traffic control, non-airline commercial flight operations, flying instruction, technical sales and marketing in aviation related industries. Some students have also been successful in obtaining RAF sponsorship.

A-level: AAA including Mathematics or Physics.
Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.
Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.

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Reviews

5.0
  • The university is not the best but the city is great!…great social life…It's a unique experience of your life overall.
    |
  • The teaching methods could have been more dynamic and interactive at times but this varies greatly over different schools, and essentially you will get out what (effort) you put into your course!
    |
100%
4.6
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Trainee

5.0
22/08/2018
What I would highlight: The university is not the best but the city is great!…great social life…It's a unique experience of your life overall.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ancient Student

5.0
05/03/2018
What I would highlight: The teaching methods could have been more dynamic and interactive at times but this varies greatly over different schools, and essentially you will get out what (effort) you put into your course!
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 13 years

Subjects

  • Design
  • Materials
  • Pilot
  • Private
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Aviation Training
  • On-Air
  • Aviation
  • Engineering

Course programme

You’ll be introduced to the key science and engineering principles that underlie aviation studies in Year 1, when you’ll also develop the theoretical knowledge you need for the Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) – you can meet the CAA’s ground exam requirements as part of your studies. During this year and the following summer you’ll also spend ten hours in the air, working towards your PPL.


Optional modules will also give you the chance to explore related areas such as process chemistry, management or the broader context of surface and air transport in an evolving economy and society.


Year 2 will incorporate the theoretical knowledge to prepare you for the CAA commercial pilot ground examinations. You’ll also learn more about how airlines and airports operate, their economic importance and the practical challenges that arise from commercial, technical, regulatory and political constraints.


In your final year you’ll learn more about vital issues of safety and reliability in aviation, as well as the health and security issues that affect different elements of the industry. You’ll also deepen your understanding of aerodynamics, aircraft design and construction, and work on a team technology project to apply your knowledge to a specific problem in aviation.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Technical Skills and Applications
  • Aviation Engineering Materials
  • Theoretical Knowledge for the Private Pilots Licence
  • Aviation Engineering Science
  • Introduction to Aviation
  • Mathematical Techniques 1

Optional modules
  • Foundation Mathematics
  • Fundamentals of Process Chemistry
  • Foundation Engineering Physics
  • Introduction to Management
  • Introduction to Surface and Air Transport

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Aircraft 1
  • Aviation Health and Safety
  • Advanced Pilot Theory
  • Airline and Airport Operations
  • Mathematical Techniques 2

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Aircraft 2
  • Aviation Safety and Reliability
  • Aviation Technology Project
  • Aviation Futures

Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies BSc

£ 9,250 VAT inc.