Program Overview

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Airline and Airport Management (Top-up) BA (Hons)

Course Overview

Delve into the inner workings of the aviation sector and gain real-world experience of working in an airport, for an airline, or a global aviation brand with this top-up course. Guest lectures and field trips enable you to witness first-hand how airports, airlines and regulatory bodies function.

Top Reasons to Study Airline and Airport Management with Us:

1. Quality teaching – you are taught by industry professionals who have worked for global brands.
2. Industry input – leading collaborations with national and international sector organisations, which provide a wealth of guest lectures and field visits to facilitate your professional and research opportunities.
3. Work experience – take part in a range of work experience opportunities including placements and internships with regional, national and global businesses.
4. Skills for the future – 100% of tourism, transport and travel students agreed that their course has developed the knowledge and skills they think they will need for their future.

Teesside Aviation Skills Academy

Spend time in a purpose-built classroom at Teesside International Airport, learning from people who work in the industry.

Talentview Aviation

An employment resource hub for our aviation students to access graduate roles, opportunities and visibility by employers across the UK aviation industry.

Airports Council International (ACI) Europe

Airports Council International (ACI) Europe is committed to the pursuit of excellence in airport management through education and training. Our membership provides the benefits of ACI information, data and sustainability forecasting to our students.

Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT)

We are a member of the Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), giving you access to a dedicated ITT Future You Talent Hub, helping to inspire the next generation of travel and tourism experts.

Course Details

Course Structure

Modules

• Global Aviation Challenges
• Independent Project
• Safety Operations and Governance
• Service Driven Trends in Aviation

Modules offered may vary.

How You Learn

Modules are taught through seminars, practical workshops and group work. You have the opportunity to co-create resources and collaborate in our state-of-the-art Teesside University International Business School.

How You Are Assessed

The programme is assessed through a variety of interactive and innovative methods including presentations, debates, peer reviews, co-creation of assets, and essays.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

You need a foundation degree or higher national diploma (or equivalent) in a business and/or tourism-related subject.

Employability

Career Opportunities

You learn to adapt to new and emerging circumstances, which is essential for a career in aviation. Connect your classroom learning with practical experiences in a professional environment, through field trips and visits with key organisations, gaining the knowledge and employability skills you need to succeed in your chosen career.

Aviation is a truly global sector, offering many opportunities for dynamic and diverse career prospects. These could be working for airports, airlines, or third-party work. Some of these are:

• Aeroplane manufacturing
• Air crew
• Air traffic control
• Airfield operations
• Airline operations
• Airline training
• Airport director
• Airport manager
• Airport operations
• Airport security manager
• Aviation regulation
• Baggage handling
• Border agency
• Cargo management
• Commercial aircraft worthiness
• Freight companies
• IT services
• Marketing
• Meteorologist
• Procurement

Information for International Applicants

Qualifications

International applicants - find out what qualifications you need by selecting your country.

Full-time

Entry to Academic Year

• Fee for UK applicants: £9,535 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year

What is Included in Your Tuition Fee?

• Length: 1 year
• UCAS code: N833 BA/AAM
• Start date: September
• Semester dates
• Typical offer: Foundation degree or HND

Part-time

• Not available part-time

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