BSc (Hons) Airline and Airport Management at University of West London

Programme overview

Are you looking for an aviation management degree with strong industry links, taught by experienced academics? The BSc (Hons) Airline and Airport Management course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a leadership management role within the aviation industry. You will learn about various aspects of aviation, including: how airlines transport passengers and goods around the world how airports welcome and process millions of passengers how the industry ensures safety and security on every flight.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time; 4 years full-time with placement | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; placement year option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Capitalising on its location in the heart of west London, just 7.5 miles from Heathrow – one of the world's busiest international airports – the University of West London has strong links with Heathrow Airport Limited, as well as numerous other airlines and aviation companies. As well as being delivered by a diverse and experienced team of experts in the aviation industry, you will benefit from our Boeing 737 flight simulator facility, which provides a practical learning environment. Modules include: The Aviation Professional; Introduction to Air Transport Management; Aircraft Operations and Flight Planning; Air Passenger Experience (with Wizz Air); Air Transport Finance and Business Strategy; Specialised Air Transport Services; Aviation Technology and Innovation; Air Accident Investigation and Safety; Digital Marketing and Revenue Management; Part one.

Career pathways

This aviation management degree course prepares you to lead effectively in an ever-evolving sector, with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the issues facing the sector today and into the future. Upon completion, graduates can progress to a management career working for an airline, an airport or in hundreds of organisations that directly and indirectly support the aviation industry. Job roles include: Airline manager; Airport manager; Management roles within the aviation industry; Roles within the transport, travel and logistics industry.

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Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: 06N855, N855, N856.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Full-time with placement (4 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time; 4 years full-time with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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