University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The global aviation industry is expanding rapidly and our close proximity to London Luton Airport – the UK’s fastest-growing major airport - means you can enjoy a truly hands-on approach to learning. Using the latest interactive teaching technologies, this course equips you with the knowledge and experience you need to establish your career in this field, covering a range of business, leadership and specialist areas including aviation law; business planning and entrepreneurship; crisis management and communication; and aviation safety and security. With our campus close to London Luton Airport, you have plenty of opportunities to take up work placements with airlines and related organisations, placing you in an ideal position to get real-life experience, build your CV and make contacts for the future. Why choose this course?
- Expand your knowledge of the global airline and airport industry with a highly committed and motivating team of teaching experts
- Learn in small and engaging teaching environments using up-to-the-minute interactive technologies
- Benefit from a course that uses a hands-on, practical approach, including the use of strategic airline simulation
- Develop a range of specialist and transferable management skills which are valued by employers and which prepare you for a graduate career in the aviation and airport industries
- If you wish to step up to higher education, you can take advantage of our Foundation Year, which gives you guaranteed entry to the Undergraduate course
Modules
- Business Practice Explored (BSS005-1) Compulsory
- Managing People In The Airline And Airport Industries (TAL036-1) Compulsory
- Structure And Development Of The Air Transport Industry (TAL035-1) Compulsory
- Using Data To Build Business Practice (BSS004-1) Compulsory
- Airline Revenue Management (TAL052-2) Compulsory
- Global Airline & Cargo Operations Management (TAL051-2) Compulsory
- Global Airline, Airport And Cargo Operations Management (TAL053-2) Compulsory
- Marketing Communications In The Digital Age (MAR021-2) Compulsory
- Marketing For The Air Transport Industry (TAL054-2) Compulsory
- Operations And Project Management (BSS027-2) Compulsory
- Strategic Airport Planning & Development (TAL050-2) Compulsory
- Strategic Airport Planning & Development (TAL055-2) Compulsory
- Aviation Law (LAW006-3) Compulsory
- Crisis Management And Communication (MAR026-3) Compulsory
- Critical Issues For Airlines And Airports (TAL039-3) Compulsory
- Managing Safety & Security For Aviation (TAL038-3) Compulsory
- Managing Safety And Security For Air Transport (TAL040-3) Compulsory
- PR Ethics And Csr (MAR015-3) Compulsory
- Preparation For Specialist Research Project (MAR029-3) Compulsory
- Research Methods (TAL034-3) Compulsory
- Research Project (TAL035-3) Compulsory
- Specialist Research Project (MAR030-3) Compulsory
Assessment method
Assessment incorporates the testing of presentation skills and communication, analysis and problem solving, effectively managing different viewpoints, in addition to subject knowledge breadth and depth. Assessment types include: presentations, report writing, exams, portfolios and research projects. These skills aforementioned are embedded in all their assessments to allow students to develop their employability skills from Level 4 to Level 6.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- K4FY
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 48 points
A level - C - B
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants with other qualifications and/or work experience will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU