University of Bedfordshire

Aviation and Airport Management BSc (Hons)

University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The aviation management course focuses on the business, operational and strategic elements of the aviation industry. It involves understanding how airlines, airports and aviation-related organisations function. The course also covers how the aviation industry operates including how to ensure aircraft, airports, passengers, cargo and airspace run safely, efficiently and profitably.

Using a variety of teaching techniques, you build your knowledge and experience so you graduate ready to take off in an exciting career in this field. With our campus close to London Luton Airport, you’re also well positioned to enhance your studies and pursue work placements with airlines and related organisations. Our aviation industry links include London Luton Airport; the Civil Aviation Authority; and Highlands and Islands Airports.

Key highlights

  • Covers business, operational and strategic elements of the aviation industry
  • Explores how airlines, airports and aviation organisations function
  • Focuses on safe, efficient and profitable aircraft, passenger and cargo operations
  • Campus close to London Luton Airport for work placement opportunities
  • Industry links include the Civil Aviation Authority and London Luton Airport
  • Taught using a variety of teaching techniques

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent

Scholarships

  • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students

    Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship

    Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship

    Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Foundation Year Scholarship

    Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Airport Operations Manager
  • Airline Operations Manager
  • Aviation Business Analyst
  • Cargo Operations Manager
  • Airline Commercial Manager
  • Air Transport Planner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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