BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management

*This course is subject to validation

The BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management is a dedicated qualification which will introduce you to various aspects of the exciting aviation, airline and airport industries. Designed with insight from a range of aviation and industry experts, this course highlights the changes and developments within the industry.

You will gain an understanding of the human factors in aviation, airline strategic management, and airport operational management as well as have the opportunity to undertake an internship module. This course will provide a route to improve skills and knowledge for a career in the associated industries. This will help you develop the knowledge and experiences to pursue a career in the operations, planning, security, marketing and management of airlines as well as airports, ground handlers and cargo operators.
 

You'll learn about the dynamics and complexity of the airline and airport industries and their sub-sectors. This will include developing critical thinking skills that utilise knowledge of management principles and practices to airline and airport-based operations and facilities through transferable and sector-specific skills. 
You'll also develop effective management strategies for airport and airline organisations and enterprises and apply financial planning and budgeting skills that will assist in the decision-making processes. This will prepare you for practical business-related studies such as business and marketing plans. Develop and apply various strategies for an airport operator. You'll develop the skills to propose airport operation and management strategies using computer simulation tools and ensure that safety is the overriding objective within the airport industry. You'll also learn how to critically appraise regulatory, economic, professional and political information from various sources throughout the airport industry.

• Tawjihi: 60% for Foundation
• 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
• US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
• US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
• 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's

Ordinarily, UK airlines contribute over £11bn to the economy and support around 200,000 jobs. By focussing on the management of the airport, airline and ancillary businesses you will gain a broad understanding of this exciting industry and establish you to be well equipped for a career in aviation management.

There are employment opportunities such as expert operatives, supervisors, junior managers, creative 'intrapreneurs' and Start-Up Business Entrepreneurs (niche services) have been identified across the airline and airport sectors. 

UEL is connected to a number of trade and professional associations whose membership comprises employers and operatives from across the Hospitality sector. These include: 

• Meeting Professionals International (MPI) 
• UK Hospitality 
•  Institute of Hospitality (IOH) 
• London Food Board 
• Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) 
• HR in Hospitality