SETU Carlow has been proactive in the development of Aerospace programmes over the last two decades, attracting students from over 27 countries. The BSc in Pilot Studies is a three-year programme that incorporates all the training required for a student to achieve an Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL). The programme is offered in conjunction with an EASA Approved Training Organisation.
Programme Structure
Year 1 of the programme is delivered at SETU Carlow. It is a blend of Aerospace Engineering and Management modules.
Years 2 and 3 of the programme are delivered at the EASA approved flight school. Here students will complete the theoretical exams required for an ATPL license and the necessary flight training.
In Year 3 students will also be required to complete a management module through distance learning and a dissertation.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Carlow Campuses
Kilkenny Road,
Carlow,
R93 V960, Leinster, Republic of Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent. (i.e. German Abitur, UK A-Levels, Spanish Bachillerato, French Baccalauréate, Italian Maturitá).
Subjects required: 5 subjects at Ordinary Level Grade O6 or better, including English at Ordinary Level O6 or better and Mathematics at Ordinary Level O6 or better.
For the IB diploma, the requirements are:
a) Candidates applying with the IB Diploma should have 24 points overall
b) They should have 12 points from Higher Level subjects.
c) They should have 9 points from Standard Level subjects.
d) They need a minimum of a D grade in the Theory of Knowledge Essay.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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