Overview

Massey University's Bachelor of Aviation 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.

Career

A career as a pilot is exciting and highly sought-after.

The Bachelor of Aviation (Air Transport Pilot) at Massey University opens up opportunities to become airline pilots or any other potential career within the aviation industry.

Many graduates work as flight instructors in New Zealand or Australia, enabling them to build on their instructional techniques expertise which is a valuable skill for those who eventually decide to take up a role as an Airline Training Captain.

You may wish to progress to key management or training positions for an airline or with international bodies such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) or the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Postgraduate study in aviation would be worth considering if you intend to follow this path.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Navigation

Improving Human Performance

Aviation Meteorology

Aircraft Systems

Air Traffic Control/Aviation Law
Crew Resource Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

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Applications will be considered after these dates if spaces are available.

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Aviation Studies View 3 other Bachelors in Aviation Studies in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

We highly recommend that you have passed Mathematics (Calculus) and Physics at NCEA Level 3/Year 13 or equivalent.

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).

There are two more stages to the application process on the programme page.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

114341 NZD / year

≈ 114341 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

63369 NZD / year

≈ 63369 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Palmerston North

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