Aviation Management BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

Develop your aviation management skills through access to simulators, industry data and projects, with opportunities for practical learning in a specialist environment. Ideal for those with a passion for aviation and an interest in business or science, this course combines industry insight with practical learning through simulations, projects and opportunities for international exposure, preparing you for a career in airlines, airports and aviation consultancy. Professional skills: build knowledge in data-driven decision-making, strategic planning and regulatory frameworks relevant to aviation management.

Faculty: Aerospace Engineering and Aviation | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Introduction to the Global Aviation Ecosystem, Introduction to the Aviation Business and Data Management, Airport Planning, Design and Project Management, Aircraft Engineering, Flight Theory and Safety. Year two: Aviation Global Logistics and Cargo Operations, Aviation Operations, Safety and Security, Airline Marketing and the Customer Journey, Research Methods. Final year: Airline Network Planning, Route Development & Scheduling, Corporate Aviation Strategies, Contemporary Challenges in Aerospace and Aviation, Aviation Management Individual Project.

Career pathways

This course aims to prepare you for a wide range of career options within the aviation industry, either in the UK or overseas – from airline and airport management to air transport consultancy, roles with industry suppliers and manufacturers or in international logistics. Previous graduates have progressed to roles in airport and airline operations management, consultancy, finance and revenue management as well as various graduate schemes and further study. Career paths include british Airways, virgin Atlantic Airways, ryanair, easyJet, wizz Air, heathrow Airport, birmingham Airport, east Midlands Airport, oman Airports, lufthansa Technic.

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Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112 A Level BBC (excludes General Studies). BTEC: DMM. IB Diploma: Overall pass including at least 14 points from Higher Level subjects GCSE requirement GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit and 15 Level 3 credits at Pass. Whilst not a mandatory condition for admission to this course, you should be aware that a clear criminal records check may be an obligatory requirement for your future employment in the aviation industry. In addition, should you wish to undertake an optional placement or sandwich year as part of your studies, some employers may require a criminal records check before confirming participation. You should also note that certain field trips or activities offered within the course although not compulsory may similarly require a criminal records check in order to take part. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/eec/aviation-management-bsc-hons/

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