Course Overview
Our BA (Hons) in Airline and Airport Management will help give you the knowledge and practical experience to pursue a career in the operations, planning, security, marketing and management of airlines as well as airports, ground handlers and cargo operators.
Designed with insight from a range of aviation and industry experts, this course highlights the constant changes within the industry and you’ll benefit from our deep and specialised knowledge of aviation and strong links to industry. You’ll also be given the chance to run your own simulated aviation business in our interactive financial management module.
Our lecturers have excellent links with members of the aviation community and they’re perfectly placed to offer you career advice specific to the sector.
Course Details
UCAS CODE: N857
During the first year you’ll be introduced to the structure and operation of the aviation industry. You’ll establish a foundation in marketing and people management that will be delivered in an industry context. You’ll also study the security and safety aspects of air transportation and begin to look at related finance and economics.
The second year focuses on developing your managerial and analytical skills. You’ll explore operations further and look into decision making processes. You’ll also look at why airlines fail and study key modules in ancillary revenue management and begin preparation for seasonal employment.
In your final year you’ll carry out an individual project and follow aviation modules that cover globalisation, sustainability, commercial analysis and planning. You’ll graduate with strong leadership and managerial skills and a broad understanding of the airline and airport field.
Industry work experience
At the end of your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to find seasonal employment within the industry.
We run a number of workshops to help you in this process, which include sections on the procedures for work placement feedback and guidance on taking related modules during your seasonal employment.
Placements will help you learn more about the inner workings of airport and airline operations, giving you real insight and help in deciding on your career paths – plus, it looks great on your CV!
What are the course entry requirements?
A typical offer will require a UCAS Tariff score between 80 - 104. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
For further details of our international English entry requirements, please visit our international pages.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year; find out more.
Course Modules
Module Map
This module map provides a list of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.
The modules available on this course are as follows:
Year 1 Modules
- Developments of the Air Transport Sector
- Air Cargo Operations
- Air Transport - Security and Safety
- Airline and Airport Marketing
- Airport Operations
- Introduction to Finance and Economics
- Professional Skills and Development
- Structure of the Air Transport Industry
Year 2 Modules
- Airline Management
- Airport Management
- Ancillary Revenue Management
- Employment Research and Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Management, Leadership and Change
- Research Methods
- Airline Crisis and Continuity Management
Year 3 Modules
- Aviation Finance and Economics
- Aviation in the Global Context
- Business and Enterprise (optional)
- The Future of the Air Transport Industry
- Research Project (optional)
- Strategic Management
- Sustainability Management
Fees
How much does it cost
Full Time Home and EU, Academic Year 2021-2022: £9,250 per year
Full Time International, Academic Year 2021-2022: £13,750 per year
Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.
Questions about fees?
Contact our Enquiries Team:
0330 123 2023
advice@bucks.ac.uk
How do I apply?
For application details please visit bucks.ac.uk/applying-to-bucks
Teaching team
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Dr Adrian Guachalla
Senior Lecturer
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Dr. David Warnock-Smith
Professor
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Sam Guest
Senior Lecturer
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Mr Dauda Hamzat
Senior Lecturer
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Dr Maurice Gledhill
Associate Professor
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Ms Sarah Barry
Senior Lecturer
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Miss Molly-Jane Dane
Graduate Teaching Associate
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Student Testimonials
Our students are our best ambassadors and their voices here will provide you with a clear sense of their Bucks experience.
Sarah Clarke
My course at Bucks covered a range of subjects that provided me with a solid foundation of knowledge about the airline industry. When it came to working in industry this made the transition a lot easier and it also provided me with plenty of confidence.
Having lecturers that have previously worked in aviation was fantastic because they were able to provide us with real knowledge and an idea of what it is really like, rather than what may be regarded as simply teaching from a textbook.
As a student this made me feel confident that what I was learning was truly valuable and would aid my career.
