2015/16 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies (Industrial)

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

- Normally 3 A-Levels or equivalent, at grades AAA, including mathematics or physics.
- GCSEs or equivalent in English, mathematics and science are required at grade C or above if not offered at A or AS level.
- Alternative qualifications (eg IB, Foundation Year, Scottish Highers) at a comparable level will be considered.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Chemical and Process Engineering (SCAPE)

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Chemical and Process Engineering (SCAPE)

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Engineering

Programme specification:

At the end of the programme students should have:
- the necessary core knowledge, abilities and skills to pursue a career in airlines, airports or associated aviation industries, or to undertake postgraduate research in an aviation related subject;
- received theoretical and practical flight training towards the Private Pilot's Licence;
- an understanding of the fundamental principles of flight and propulsion;
- an understanding of aircraft design, systems and performance;
- an understanding of the aviation industry, with respect to its organisation, control and legal framework;
- studied core subjects related to the JAR requirements for flight crew licensing.

The programme will:
- provide an academic qualification which will allow graduates to compete effectively for training places to Commercial Pilot Licence level and ultimately for senior positions as airline pilots;
- provide graduates with a wide range of knowledge, abilities and skills of value to the aviation industry;
- provide all facilities and training necessary for students to obtain the CAA/JAR Private Pilot's Licence;
- include module teaching from external experts in their fields, such as Chief Flying Instructors and practising commercial airline pilots, as well as guest speakers;
- include a training period during the first summer vacation at Advanced Flight Training, Sherburn Aerodrome and completion of training on a daily basis during the second and third years;
- include team based final year project work, using advanced equipment, often associated with external organisations.

Students on this industrial placement programme have the opportunity to spend a year in industry between the second and third year. The Careers Service assists in finding suitable placements, which are then monitored by the School during the year. These are likely to be with airlines or airports.

The aim is to enhance employability on graduation, by giving relevant experience and additional skills and training.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

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Year3 - View timetable

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Year4 - View timetable

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Last updated: 12/06/2015

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