MSc Aviation Management at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Airlines welcomed more than 5.85 billion passengers in 2024 and the industry continues to operate within a rapidly changing environment facing an array of challenges. Our Aviation Management postgraduate course will give you the specialist skills and knowledge to help meet the high demand for talented managers in this dynamic sector.

Department: Department of Hospitality and Tourism | Duration: 1.5 years FT / 2 years PT | Study mode: full-time / part-time (placement: 3 or 6 months (optional)) | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Strategic Aviation Market Analysis, International Live Project Management, Leading Across Cultures, Strategic Financial Analysis, Sustainability Leadership, Postgraduate Research Project, Event Strategy, Strategic Digital Marketing, Innovative Enterprise, Strategic Human Resource and People Development, Risk, Disruption and Future-proof Management, Performance Data Analysis.

Career pathways

Career routes include airport operations manager, passenger transport manager, business development manager, marketing executive, transport planner and management consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSc Aviation Management – A grade classification of 2:2 is required, or international equivalent There are no subject pre-requisites for this programme To apply, you must have 5 years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing. A reference detailing your roles and responsibilities from your line manager and a meeting with the programme team will usually be scheduled prior to a place being offered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,350 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £5,175 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 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: 1.5 years FT / 2 years PT

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

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