| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Aviation Management BSc (Hons) degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry, focusing on management and leadership positions. The program blends aviation management theory with practical application, preparing graduates for diverse career paths in airline operations, airport management, and other aviation-related fields. Through industry engagement and research-active teaching, students gain valuable insights and skills to excel in the dynamic and challenging aviation sector.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
This Aviation Management BSc (Hons) degree is designed for individuals who are passionate about commercial aviation and want to expand their knowledge and engagement within the industry. The program aims to cultivate aspirations for management and leadership positions that will shape the industry's future. The course focuses on managing the multifaceted aviation industry from day one. Students explore the complex interrelationships between various stakeholders, including airlines, airport operators, regulators, representative bodies, and industry suppliers, within a dynamic and challenging environment. The curriculum blends aviation management and transport systems theory, economics, data analysis, aerospace engineering, logistics, transport geography, regulation, and safety. Students embark on a progressive learning journey culminating in a holistic understanding of the global aviation ecosystem's complexities. The program incorporates research-active teaching and industrial engagement, threading together the aviation ecosystem with business awareness, strategic thinking, technical understanding, and operational application. Students will progress from foundational aviation management concepts to a focused and applied business and operational appreciation. Their final year (level 6) will demand a strategic, independent, and critical approach to problem identification and resolution, eventually leading to their dissertation submission.
Outline
The Aviation Management BSc (Hons) degree is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry and equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen careers.
First Year:
- Introduces fundamentals of aviation business, economics, finance, data analytics, airport planning and design, and aeronautical engineering.
- Modules include:
- Foundations of Aviation Business
- Aviation Ecosystem
- Foundation of Aviation Economics Finance and Data Analysis
- Airport Planning and Design
- Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering and Flight Theory
- Introduction to Project Management
Second Year:
- Focuses on developing advanced knowledge and skills in areas like aviation operations and safety.
- Modules include:
- Global Logistics and Cargo
- Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning
- Airport Operations
- Aviation Safety and Operations Assessment
- Airline Marketing
- Customer Service Management
- Network Planning and Air Service Development
Third Year:
- Further develops advanced knowledge and skills in critical thinking and the global approach to the aviation industry.
- Modules include:
- Research Methods and Dissertation Development
- Strategic People Management in Aviation
- Airline Scheduling and Planning
- Aviation Strategy and Finance
- Sustainability and Aviation
Other:
- Work placement opportunities are available, typically occurring between the second and final year, to gain valuable work experience and develop transferable skills.
Assessment
The Aviation Management BSc (Hons) degree utilizes various assessment methods depending on the specific module. These methods include:
- Individual and group coursework
- In-class or online open book tests
- Presentations
- Individual and group projects
- Poster presentations
- Role-plays/simulations
- Viva voce presentations
- Reflective writing
- Analytical tasks
- Laboratories
- Portfolios
Teaching
The program employs a diverse range of teaching methodologies to cater to the varied needs of its students. These include:
- Lectures and seminars: Traditional classroom instruction to deliver core concepts.
- Workshops: Practical sessions for applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
- Group work: Collaborative learning activities to foster teamwork and communication skills.
- Self-directed learning: Independent study tasks to promote research skills and knowledge consolidation.
- Field trips and guest lectures: Opportunities to engage with industry professionals and gain practical insights.
- Use of labs and specialist software: Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies.
- Simulation software: Technology-aided learning to develop management decision-making capabilities.
- Innovative technologies: Incorporation of emerging technologies within the student experience.
Careers
Graduates of the Aviation Management BSc (Hons) degree are equipped for diverse career paths within the aviation industry, both domestically and internationally. Potential career areas include:
- Airline operations and management
- Airport management and operations
- Air transport consultancy
- Aviation industry suppliers and manufacturers
- International logistics Examples of companies where graduates have been recruited include:
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- Wizz Air
- Heathrow Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- East Midlands Airport
- Oman Airports
- Lufthansa Technic
- UK Civil Aviation Authority
- EASA
- IATA
- Airbus
- Rolls Royce
- Deloitte
- ICF International Inc.
Other
The Aviation Management BSc (Hons) degree offers students several unique benefits:
- Industry-linked curriculum: Content directly relevant to the current and future challenges of the aviation industry.
- Focus on global perspective: Education and insights into the international nature of the aviation industry.
- Opportunity for international field trips: Immersion in different aviation ecosystems around the world.
- Faculty with relevant industry experience: Access to instructors with practical knowledge and connections.
- Development of key skills: Emphasis on management, leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
- Career-oriented program: Preparation for a fulfilling and successful career in aviation management.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- UK, Ireland , Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £9,250 per year
- £19,850 per year without EU support bursary
- International: £19,850 per year
- Irish student fees The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
EU Support Bursary
Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary. If you choose to do a work placement2, you should consider travel and living costs to cover this. There is also a tuition fee3 of £1,250 that will cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
