Air Transport Management (Airline and Airport Specialist)

University of West London

United Kingdom, London

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University of West London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

West London Campus

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,250 / year

Next Intake September-2022

Air Transport Management (Airline and Airport Specialist)

About

Are you looking for an aviation management degree with strong industry links, taught by experienced academics? The BSc (Hons) Air Transport 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: the theory of flight how airlines transport passengers and goods around the world how airports welcome and process millions of passengers how the air traffic control system works how the industry ensures safety and security on every flight. You will learn about the practice of managing people and resources and have the opportunity to practise your knowledge and understanding by completing a placement year in the industry. The course features interaction with industry through guest lectures, field visits and case studies. This is the perfect way to start your career in the world of aviation. Our courses offer opportunities to discuss issues arising from the Covid crisis and examine solutions from a sector perspective. Our course content is developed with support from a wide network of sector professionals to include changes in the industry and we are proud to involve experts from Heathrow in our guest lectures and workshops to directly connect you to the industry. The Covid pandemic is creating challenges for the industry but is also driving innovation and change across the sector. Join this career-focused course and graduate in a strong position to be a part of the industrys transformation.

The aviation industry is a fast-paced, global industry that is constantly evolving and adapting to the needs of society. This exciting course is for those looking for a challenge and the ambition to become future leaders in the air transport industry. Designed in consultation with graduate employers, the course covers both the commercial and operational management of airlines, airports and aviation support services. The course capitalises on its location-based in the heart of west London, just 12km from Heathrowone of the world's busiest international airports. Home to the Heathrow Archive and Exhibition, the University of West London has a strong link with Heathrow Airport Limited, as well as links with numerous airlines and aviation companies. The course is delivered by a diverse and experienced team of experts in the aviation industry. Students benefit from the universitys Boeing 737 flight simulator facility which provides a practical learning environment. Industry visits and engaging lectures from guest speakers will keep you knowledgeable about the latest industry insights and developments. The placement option will give you the opportunity to experience employment within the industry to accelerate your career and put theory into practice. Throughout the course you will learn about a variety of aviation business models and strategies, discover how airports enable people to move around the globe, learn how the global aviation system operates in a safe and efficient manner and much more. Upon completion, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required for graduate employment and further training to manage in this exciting industry. Placement* If you choose to study full-time, you can opt to do a work placement after your second year (Level 5). You will have the opportunity to secure an aviation-industry work placement that will allow you to complete at least 40 hours per week (1,400 hours) over the course of the academic year. Using the theories you have studied in real-life scenarios will help to ground your knowledge and can enhance your employment prospects. While you will be responsible for finding your own placement, our placement office can give you guidance and exposure to employers through career fairs and aviation industry networks. *As we are in unprecedented and unpredictable times, there is no guarantee that you will be successful in securing a placement in the UK in the future. If you choose a course with placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route. This is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree. The placement route for this course is open to UK students only.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants with the following qualiﬁcations will be considered for entry on an undergraduate degree:

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (from a minimum 25 points depending on course)
Diploma from community college, Intermediate Diploma or Associate Degree (Pass with 60%).
British/International A Levels (from a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points depending on course)
Second and final year entry of a bachelor's degree may be available for those with a Higher National Diploma (HND) from the UK with a merit profile

English Program Requirements

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). We also accept other English language examination equivalents. Contact our International Office to find out more. You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents. We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses.

Career

This course prepares you to lead effectively in an ever-evolving sector, with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the issues the sector is facing 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. Your skills and expertise will also be attractive to the transport, travel and logistics industry.

Further study that can be undertaken upon course completion:

The course also prepares you to embark on a postgraduate degree to complete a Masters or a PhD in the aviation and management subject areas.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,250 / year

How to Apply

You can apply online at any time by following the link below. Our application form will ask you for some information about your previous qualifications or experience, references, and how we can contact you. In addition, you are required to submit a start-up idea pitch. This 500-word (max) document should clearly outline the following three aspects: a brief description of your business idea that you want to further develop during your MA studies in what capacity you have worked on the business idea so far (eg has this developed from your final year project during your undergraduate degree? Are you running the business already out of your living room? etc) where you expect the business to go by the end of the MA programme (specific objectives for the 12 month period). Please upload this document along with your online application. Based on your application form and the start-up idea pitch, you will be invited to attend a telephone interview.