Buckinghamshire New University

BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Helicopters

Buckinghamshire New UniversityHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom

Course overview

With over 20 years of experience, we specialise in preparing you for a dynamic career in aviation. In just three years, you will earn a full honours degree while completing your flight training and the ground exams required for your ‘frozen’ Air Transport Pilot Licence – Helicopters (ATPL(H)).

Key highlights

  • Honours degree combined with professional helicopter flight training
  • Includes ground exams for a 'frozen' ATPL(H) licence
  • Flight training and degree completed together within three years
  • Over 20 years' experience preparing students for aviation careers

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-128 — A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 104 - 128 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject.

Scholarships

  • BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship

  • BNU Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship

    One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.

Careers this course leads to

  • Commercial helicopter pilot
  • Air ambulance pilot
  • Offshore helicopter pilot
  • Aviation operations manager
  • Airport operations manager

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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