FdA 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: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | 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.

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

26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels : An A-level grade profile of DD. T-levels : A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C. BTEC : A BTEC grade profile of PP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Apprenticeship: Achieve an advanced apprenticeship (Level 3). Tariff : Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma : 32 UCAS Tariff points. Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. 27/28 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of DD. T-levels: A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of PP. This can be achieved from either a National 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

Intake: September, February

Duration: 2 years full-time

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

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