About the course

Massey is the only place in New Zealand where you can turn your passion for aviation into a university qualification. We are not only an internationally recognised pilot training facility but we also give you a broad knowledge of the global aviation industry. You will not just train to be a professional pilot, but to become a ‘flight deck manager’ with a university education and an in-depth understanding of the aviation industry. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Palmerston North

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Massey University

This is a selected entry qualification. This means 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 one of the following:

　　classical studies

　　English

　　geography

　　history

　　history of art

　　media studies

　　religious education (RE)

　　business studies

　　biology

　　economics.

　　When you first apply online you need to:

　　provide a CV including academic and work history

　　have completed a trial flight

　　provide any information of circumstances in your past personal or professional life that might make you ineligible to train for, or hold, a professional pilots licence in New Zealand (see below for more information).

　　If you already have a NZCAA Class One Medical Certificate please also upload a copy with your application. But this is not essential for your initial application.

　　There are two more stages to the application process:

　　Stage One

　　You will take and pass an online ?ADAPT? test. See below for information.

　　Before Stage Two

　　Before you will be considered by selection board in Stage Two, you will have:

　　taken at least one trial (experience) flight

　　pre-booked your medical appointments (with both a CAANZ approved medical examiner and optometrist).

　　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. TOEFL IBT- Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Massey University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

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