Program Overview

Airline, Airport and Aviation Management - BSc (Hons)

The Airline, Airport and Aviation Management BSc degree course is designed to recognize the demand in today's international aviation community for graduates with sound business skills and a good understanding of the entire aviation system.

Course Overview

This multidisciplinary course focuses on giving students a firm academic base in the core disciplines of aviation management, with a particular focus on the international business setting. It helps students develop an understanding of the global business environment in which airlines and airports operate through the study of economics, human resources, marketing, and finance.

Course Modules

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2025/26 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 Modules

• Air Cargo Services and Operations
• Airport Management
• Fundamentals of Airline Management and Operation
• Introduction to Air Transport Economics
• Introduction to the Aviation System
• Principles of Management (in Aviation Context)
• Principles of Marketing: for Creative Industries and Aviation
• Understanding and Managing Data

Year 2 Modules

• Airline Commercial Planning
• Airline Revenue and Pricing Management
• Aviation Psychology and Human Factors
• Risk and Crisis Management
• Safety and Security for Aviation
• Sustainability, Business and Responsibility
• Creating a Winning Business 1
• Learning through Work
• Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis
• The Practice of Consultancy
• Cultural Tourism Management
• Developing Inclusive Organisations
• Fundamentals of Project Management
• International Selling and Negotiation

Year 3 Modules

• Airline and Airport Strategic Management
• Airport Planning and Development
• Brand Management in Aviation
• Financial decision - Making in context for Aviation
• Leading Innovation in the Aviation Industry
• Consultancy Project
• Dissertation
• Personal Finance
• Service Excellence for Creative industries

Entry Requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• a minimum of grades CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
• English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

Assessment

You'll be assessed through written coursework, oral presentations, individual and group research projects, portfolio work, problem-solving case studies, and a final research project of 8,000 words.

Professional Accreditation

You'll be encouraged to obtain Royal Aeronautical Society membership and engage with the Society's regular lectures and events throughout your studies.

Career Opportunities

On graduation, you'll have a variety of career routes available to you, both in the UK and internationally. You'll be equipped for management and leadership within the aviation sector, which ranges from operational management and strategic planning to compliance and financial management.

Additional Information

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee, there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips, or professional body fees.