Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Air Transport

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Air Transport is a part-time, fully online programme for professional pilots licensed to fly turbine-powered aircraft who seek to develop or strengthen their career path through formal university education and qualification. It is offered jointly with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is part of a dual degree programme that will also award students a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics.

Programme Overview

The programme structure and delivery are specifically tailored for the combined needs of the professional pilot and airline industry, allowing students to continue working as professional pilots whilst studying at their own pace and to immediately apply the learning outcomes at their place of work to the benefit of their organisation.

Programme Details

• MQF Level: 6
• Duration and Credits: 4 Years, 240 ECTS
• Mode of Study: Part-time Online

Admission Requirements

The Course shall be open to professional air transport pilots who are licensed to fly turbine-powered aircraft who:

• Satisfy the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admissions Regulations, and are in possession of a pass at Advanced Matriculation Level in Physics or a comparable qualification.
• Are applicants considered as "Adult Learners" (mature applicants) in terms of paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations and must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Institute Admissions Committee and the University Admissions Board that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit.

Tuition Fees

• Non-EU Applicants: Tuition fees for the academic year 2025/26 amount to Eur 8,000. Fees may be revised for subsequent academic years.

Career Opportunities

This dual degree award from internationally recognised universities will enhance career opportunities as a professional pilot, providing the edge in the progress of the flying career, such as in promotion to command and other senior roles. It also offers a greater opportunity of securing office-related appointments that may include management, safety, regulatory, planning, technical, and business roles.

Programme Structure

The programme is structured over four years, with compulsory and elective units each year. Students are required to complete a total of 240 ECTS credits to be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Air Transport.

Year 1

• Semester 1:
  • AET1901: Private Pilot Operations (ASCI121), 10 ECTS
  • AET1911: Pre-Calculus for Aviation (MATH111), 6 ECTS
  • AET1912: Applied Calculus for Aviation (MATH112), 6 ECTS
• Semester 2:
  • AET1004: Theory of Flight, 4 ECTS
  • AET1121: Principles of Flight 1, 6 ECTS
  • AET1905: English Composition (ENGL123), 6 ECTS
• Summer Period:
  • AET1002: Private Single Flight, 4 ECTS
  • AET1902: Introduction to Aeronautical Science (ASCI202), 6 ECTS

Year 2

• Semester 1:
  • AET2213: Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), 6 ECTS
  • AET2906: Statistics with Aviation Applications (STAT211), 6 ECTS
  • AET2907: Meteorology 1 (WEAX201), 6 ECTS
• Semester 2:
  • AET2003: Instrument and Multi-Engine Pilot Operations, 6 ECTS
  • AET2124: Principles of Flight 2, 6 ECTS
  • AET2903: Material Science for Engineering (ETEC310), 6 ECTS
• Summer Period:
  • AET2004: Human Performance Limitations, 6 ECTS
  • AET2904: Introduction to Psychology (PSYC220), 6 ECTS
  • AET2905: Introduction to Research Methods (RSCH202), 6 ECTS

Year 3

• Semester 1:
  • AET3002: Aviation Legislation 1, 6 ECTS
  • AET3111: Avionics, 6 ECTS
  • AET3902: Financial Accounting (MGMT210), 6 ECTS
  • AET3903: Principles of Management (MGMT201), 6 ECTS
• Semester 2:
  • AET3123: Aircraft Structures and Design, 6 ECTS
  • AET3904: Human Factors in Aviation Safety (SFTY320), 6 ECTS
  • AET4001: Aerial Navigation, 6 ECTS
• Summer Period:
  • AET2200: Aircraft Powerplants, 6 ECTS
  • AET3001: Advanced Aircraft and Systems, 6 ECTS
  • AET3901: Aviation Legislation (ASCI254), 6 ECTS

Year 4

• Semester 1:
  • AET4004: Aviation Legislation 2, 6 ECTS
  • AET4902: Critical Thinking for Leadership, 6 ECTS
  • AET4904: Mechanical and Structural Factors in Aviation Safety, 6 ECTS
• Semester 2 and Summer Period:
  • AET4200: Long Essay (Capstone), 6 ECTS
• Semester 2:
  • AET3221: Aircraft Systems and Components, 6 ECTS
  • AET4002: Commercial Flight Planning and Training, 6 ECTS
  • AET4905: Aviation Safety (SFTY409), 6 ECTS
• Summer Period:
  • AET4003: Operational Procedures and Advanced Aircraft Handling, 6 ECTS
  • AET4903: Values and Ethics (HUMN330), 6 ECTS

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, students will be able to:

• Apply the scientific and technical knowledge gained in the programme when trouble-shooting and making decisions.
• Manage cockpit resources more efficiently.
• Apply the knowledge in automation and human factors acquired in the programme to interact with automation in the cockpit more effectively.
• Identify and assess potential failure paths in flight.
• Describe the systems, processes, and procedures that are in place to reduce the risk of accident and ensure safety in flight.
• Apply mathematical techniques to data for scientific interpretation.
• Conduct research independently and communicate the results effectively to different audiences.
• Relate technical attributes to business interests.
• Apply business skills in decision-making.
• Adopt a systematic approach in investigation and analysis.
• Identify trends that will shape the air transport industry.
• Manage projects efficiently.
• Communicate effectively in the working environment.
• Apply multidisciplinary knowledge and soft skills in leadership.