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

Programme overview

Aviation is a huge international industry, with key players from globally recognised airlines to busy airports. Airlines transported almost 4.9 billion passengers worldwide in 2024, while global cities, ‘mega-regions’ and emerging destinations are experiencing phenomenal growth in aviation development. New digital technologies are also being harnessed to create ‘smarter’ operations, conscious of the global environmental challenges society faces.

Department: Department of Hospitality and Tourism | Duration: 4 years FT (3 years without placement) | Study mode: full-time (placement: 48-week placement (optional)) | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Global Aviation Environment, Aviation Passenger Experience, Personal Branding, Digital Content Creation, Successful Airport Design, Aviation Flight Planning; Year 2 core modules: Aviation Operations and Safety Management, Aviation Revenue Management, Marketing Consultancy Project, Business Innovation, Sustainable Aviation Management, Aviation Security Operations, Cargo and Logistics Management; Final year core modules: Strategic Aviation Business Management, Aviation Network Management, Strategic People Leadership, Enterprise and Innovation Showcase, Crisis and Risk Management, Aviation Crash Investigations, Aircraft Maintenance Systems Management.

Career pathways

Career routes include airport operations manager, aviation safety officer, ground operations supervisor, airline management graduate trainee, air traffic management assistant and airport security manager (graduate entry).

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Application information

Entry requirements

We consider applications from all students, regardless of their background or previous achievements. Our tariff requirements are used for guidance, so if you don't quite meet these requirements, we would still encourage you to apply. 26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels : An A-level grade profile of CDD. T-levels: A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C. BTEC : A BTEC grade profile of MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff : Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma : 80 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction. 27/28 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of BBC. T-levels: A T-level graded Merit. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

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

International applicants: GBP 16,500 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: 4 years FT (3 years without placement)

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

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