BSc (Hons) Aviation Operations at Kingston University

Programme overview

Kingston University's Aviation Operations course is crafted with input from senior aviation industry professionals. It stands out by blending core aviation principles with a comprehensive understanding of the global aviation ecosystem. Kingston is the only UK university with industry-standard flight simulators that include Airbus A320 Flight Simulator, Helicopter Simulator and Six-Degree of Freedom Motion Simulator.

Department: Department of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering | Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces aviation and equips you with the maths and physics skills needed for Years 2 and 3. In Year 2 you are taught the specialist modules in airworthiness, aviation operations and logistics, and problem solving using the flight simulator. Year 1 - core modules: Aviation Mathematics and Science, Navigate for Aviation Operations, Introduction to Flight Operations, Introduction to Human Factors and Aviation Safety. Year 2 - core modules: Fundamentals of Aircraft Airworthiness, Aviation Logistics and Cargo, Flight Data Analysis and Performance Marketing, Explore with Professional Development for Aviation Operations.

Career pathways

If you're aiming for a successful career in the aviation industry, look no further. Our BSc (Hons) Aviation Operations course is the ideal choice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 2027: BSc (Hons): 96-120 UCAS tariff points: Three A-levels, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC Extended Diploma in an engineering, science, technology or business subject, with grades MMM. Alternatively, we will consider an Access Course in a relevant subject, passed with 96 UCAS points. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. UCAS codes: N850, N851.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,300, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,100 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/35e0c918-5718-4169-af03-7dc367315893/course?studyYear=2027

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