There has long been a circulating myth about this idea, but in reality that is all it every was. I recall that many years ago (possibly Hamble as I cannot find a modern day reference,) there was a specific integrated course whereby the Open University provided a couple of "credits" towards a degree course if you successfully completed the programme. I seem to recall that had as much to do with the peripheral study as it did with the ATPL content. It certainly didn't provide an academic degree of any sort.
Times are changing then. Maybe offering a degree in partnership with Middlesex University (who?) will give CTC some credibility. Wonder why its not in partnership with Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton or Bath for example?
BSC DEGREE WITH HONOURS FOR AIRLINE PILOTS
A BSc Degree with Honours in Professional Aviation Pilot Practice is now available in association with Middlesex University, CTC Wings and our Partner Airlines. A new generation of airline pilots will now be eligible* to fund their studies through the grant of UK government loan support which significantly lessens the financial burden of becoming an airline pilot.
Completing your degree through the CTC Wings cadet route will provide you with the opportunity to complete a BSc Honours Degree whilst undergoing flying training. As you progress through the course you will be credited by Middlesex University for the work completed both academically and through your flying exercises and experience. The final part of the degree will be completed whilst working with one of our partner airlines.
You can now apply via the UCAS website or direct to CTC Aviation. The minimum criteria and the processes are shown overleaf.
*Terms and conditions apply - see
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Course Tuition Fees (including loans, grants and other charges)
For cadets who undertake the BSc(Hons) Professional Aviation Pilot Practice degree course, tuition fees are payable directly to Middlesex University for each academic year of the programme. The tuition fees for the 2013/14 academic year are £9,000 equating to a total of £27,000 for the three full time years of the programme at current rates. In addition to the tuition fees charged by Middlesex University, CTC will make operational and equipment charges of £74,300 to include aircraft and simulator hire, airport and CAA fees and pilot equipment. More information can be found at
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