BA (Hons) Aviation and Airport Management (Top-up) at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Airlines welcomed almost 7 billion passengers worldwide in 2022, while global cities, ‘mega-regions’ and emerging destinations have experienced phenomenal growth in aviation development. Devised in response to these trends, our Aviation and Airport Management top-up degree will build on your existing industry knowledge and help get your career flying in this dynamic sector.

Department: Department of Hospitality and Tourism | Duration: 1 year FT | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Global Air Transport Management, Independent Research Project, Strategic Change Management, Crisis Communications Management, Managing Human and Anthropometric Factors in Aviation, Smart Tourism and Aviation.

Career pathways

Career routes include passenger transport manager, sustainability manager, business development manager, transport planner, regional sales manager and airport operations manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Aviation Operations, Air Transport Management or Air Transport Operations and Tourism, with 240 credits. OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Airline, Airport and Aviation Management. Academic: European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 19,750 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: 1 year FT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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