Aviation and Airport Management (With Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

The aviation management course focuses on the business, operational and strategic elements of the aviation industry. It involves understanding how airlines, airports and aviation-related organisations function. The course also covers how the aviation industry operates including how to ensure aircraft, airports, passengers, cargo and airspace run safely, efficiently and profitably.

Using a variety of teaching techniques, you build your knowledge and experience so you graduate ready to take off in an exciting career in this field. With our campus close to London Luton Airport, you’re also well positioned to enhance your studies and pursue work placements with airlines and related organisations.

Foundation Year\
In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years.

Facilities and specialist equipment

* Access to simulation software Simulate, allowing you to practise controlling your own airline and gain key insights into airline revenue management.

* Excellent Learning Resources Centre with an extensive library, giving you access to a wide range of academic and industry knowledge including e-journals, e-books and information databases as well as traditional printed books.

* Access to SIMnet Microsoft Office training, with the opportunity to gain Excel certification.

Career-powered links

* Our aviation industry links include London Luton Airport; the Civil Aviation Authority; and Highlands and Islands Airports.

* Locally, there is a range of industry-relevant employment opportunities with London Luton Airport, TUI, EasyJet and other aviation-related companies.

Your student experience

* Our aviation teaching team includes experienced industry professionals in the fields of airlines, airport operators and other aviation roles worldwide.

* Recent aviation visitors and speakers include airline pilots; aviation safety experts; and representatives from London Luton Airport and Highlands and Islands Airports.

* Benefit from our Aviation Job Fair, attended by airlines and airports and opening up opportunities for employment or placements.

* Enrich your experience via student societies; placements and internships, and field trips to relevant destinations and events such as London Luton Airport, the World Travel Market, and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford.