Canadian education details
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Canadian education details
I am about to embark on my journey towards a CPL and am just curious as to whether there is a big difference between having a 3 year BA or a 4 year honour's BA from an Ontario university in the eyes of the aviation world. I currently hold a 3 year BA - Economics from the University of Guelph and would be willing to upgrade if necessary, but if it does not make a difference then I will not bother.
Any incite would be greatly appreciated!!
Any incite would be greatly appreciated!!
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What do you mean by reading PACO? Is this meant to be asking what I would be studying in university? As I mentioned in my post, I currently have a degree in economics...
As for the spelling, I am also unsure of this comment. Did I spell something incorrectly?
As for the spelling, I am also unsure of this comment. Did I spell something incorrectly?
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I therefore assume you are wondering whether to carry on with another year of Economics?
A degree of any kind won't make much difference with regard to a CPL or any other licence (unless your future employer wants one for some reason) but it may serve you in later life when you want to move into management, or when your passengers have degrees and won't otherwise listen to you - I guess that depends if you are going into bush or airline flying.
On that basis, 3, years, 4 years, who cares?
A degree of any kind won't make much difference with regard to a CPL or any other licence (unless your future employer wants one for some reason) but it may serve you in later life when you want to move into management, or when your passengers have degrees and won't otherwise listen to you - I guess that depends if you are going into bush or airline flying.
On that basis, 3, years, 4 years, who cares?
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Thanks for the response Phil.
I am hoping to make my way into airline flying (eventually) and was just concerned that I may be at a disadvantage only having the three year degree. I have already completed the degree and would therefor have to return to school to upgrade, so this is great news.
Thanks again!
I am hoping to make my way into airline flying (eventually) and was just concerned that I may be at a disadvantage only having the three year degree. I have already completed the degree and would therefor have to return to school to upgrade, so this is great news.
Thanks again!
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Welcome to PPRuNe.
Hi BC04,
Just for clarification, when a Brit says "What are you reading at University?", that's the same as a Canadian saying "What are you studying at school, eh?"
I know. I grew up in Britain but now roam the world as a Canuck
Also, as Paco says, a degree won't make much difference, but you might like to know that a standard UK BA/BSc takes only three years, so a UK employer wouldn't notice anything unusual about your qualifications in your CV (not Resumé
)
Just for clarification, when a Brit says "What are you reading at University?", that's the same as a Canadian saying "What are you studying at school, eh?"
I know. I grew up in Britain but now roam the world as a Canuck
Also, as Paco says, a degree won't make much difference, but you might like to know that a standard UK BA/BSc takes only three years, so a UK employer wouldn't notice anything unusual about your qualifications in your CV (not Resumé
)
