The programme is designed to recognise and develop higher-level professional learning that takes place in the context of work undertaken as a commercial airline pilot and integrates required and key aspects of this professional role. Those undertaking the course will be required to reflect on their professional learning as a source of evidence of meeting programme and module learning outcomes. For example, sources of evidence of higher-level professional learning will include the Recurrent Review, Voyage Reports, Air Safety Reports, Safety and Emergency Procedures, Crew and Resources Management. Many aspects of the programme are negotiable to enable it to reflect the specific context of an individual's professional pilot practice. The programme is designed to enable professional pilots to develop a claim for recognition of their prior learning and thus to gain academic credit that can count towards the degree.

A current ATPL At least three years' prior experience as a commercial airline pilot as a First Officer or above Current employment as a First Officer or above as well as a likelihood of continuing in this role while undertaking the programme be able to demonstrate the ability to use the English language in accordance with Appendix 1 to JAR-FCL 1.200. IELTS 6.0 will be required