Programme details

Bachelor of Aviation – BAv

Acquire a professional qualification that combines flight training with academic Aviation study.

Course description

The university stands as the exclusive location in New Zealand where you can convert your love for aviation into a university qualification. We are recognized internationally as a premier pilot training establishment, and we also offer you a wide-ranging insight into the global aviation industry. You will not only prepare to be a professional pilot, but you will also develop into a ‘flight deck manager’ with a university education and a thorough comprehension of the aviation sector.

Specialisations

Air Transport Pilot

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates will be equipped to enter a wide range of professional pathways such as working in the roles like

Airline pilot
Flight instructor
Airline Training Captain

Entry requirements

This is a selected entry qualification. There are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Bachelor of Aviation, you must pass NCEA Level 3/Year 13 or equivalent in an ‘English-rich’ subject in order to demonstrate your ability to write a formal extended essay. These include 1 of the following:

classical studies
English
geography
history
history of art
media studies
religious education (RE)
business studies
biology
economics.
It is highly recommend that you have passed Mathematics (Calculus) and Physics at NCEA Level 3/Year 13 or equivalent.

English Language requirements:

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University’s English language standards. Where English is not your first language, you must have achieved an Academic IELTS of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or equivalent.