MSc Air Transport Planning and Management at University of Westminster

Designed for graduates seeking knowledge of the air transport industry and progression into senior management, operations and commercial planning roles in airlines, airports, government and aviation-related businesses. Modules are taught in blocks of five days, followed by a research dissertation.

Duration: 2 years block release (1 year full-time)  |  Intake: January 2027 and September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six taught modules plus a dissertation. Modules include Air Transport Economics, Air Transport Forecasting and Market Research, Air Transport Management and Operations, Air Traffic Management, Scheduling and Network Planning, Air Transport Policy and Planning, Airline Marketing and Business Models, Airport Finance and Strategy and Research Dissertation (Air Transport).

Career pathways

Full-time students without an industry background are prepared for junior planning, management and operational roles with airlines and airports, or as analysts with consultancies, government bodies and aircraft manufacturers; those already in aviation can progress their careers.

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