Aviation and Airport Management BA (Hons) Top-up

University College Birmingham

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Airlines welcomed more than 4.5 billion passengers in 2019, while global cities, ‘mega-regions’ and emerging destinations have experienced phenomenal growth in aviation development. Devised in response to these trends, our Aviation and Airport Management top-up degree will build on your existing industry knowledge and help get your career flying in this dynamic sector.

This top-up course will enhance your understanding of global aviation and the industry’s contribution to national economies. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you’ll also have access to University College Birmingham’s stunning new Aviation and Tourism Suite, offering state-of-the-art simulation facilities including a mock plane cabin.

Our course gives you the chance to travel overseas and undertake a project examining the impact of aviation connectivity. With nearby Birmingham Airport’s £500 million expansion plan to become the ‘Midlands Gateway to the World’, there is also a wealth of practical opportunities right on your doorstep.

If you have previously studied a relevant subject up to Level 5, you will be able to enrol on our one-year top-up course. If you have previously studied a relevant subject up to Level 4, you can apply to transfer onto our course at Level 5 for the remaining two years of your degree.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Passenger transport manager
Sustainability manager
Business development manager
Transport planner
Regional sales manager
Airport operations manager

Entry requirements
Level 5 (Year 2)

Academic: A relevant HNC, Certificate of Higher Education or a higher level qualification in the areas of Aviation Operations, Air Transport Management or Air Transport Operations and Tourism, with 120 credits.

Level 6 (Year 3)

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Aviation Operations, Air Transport Management or Air Transport Operations and Tourism, with 240 credits.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

RESIDENTIAL VISIT – Gain unique industry insight by undertaking an overseas project, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations have included Dubai and Istanbul
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Put your theory into practice working on real aviation projects and studying in our cutting-edge Aviation and Tourism Suite
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Develop specialist knowledge of an area of the aviation industry that interests you for your final research project
INDUSTRY APPROVED – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence, with enrichment opportunities available including tourism and travel industry events on campus

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2018

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Subjects

  • Tourism
  • Aviation
  • Aviation Training
  • Airport Planning
  • Aviation Operations
  • Aviation Pricing
  • Revenue management
  • Aviation Investigations
  • Events Planning
  • Tourism Marketing

Course programme

Course breakdown

Note: If you are transferring onto the course at Level 5, there may be some variations in the modules you will study.

LEVEL 5 (TRANSFER)

Core Modules
  • Airport Planning
  • Aviation Operations Management
  • Aviation Pricing and Revenue Management
  • Managing Human Factors in Aviation
  • Aviation Investigations
Plus one option from:
  • Events Planning
  • Social Media in Aviation and Tourism
  • Tourism Operations Management
  • Tourism Marketing Management
  • Sustainable Aviation Management
  • Voluntary Initiative
LEVEL 6 (TOP-UP)

Core Modules
  • Aviation Crisis Management
  • Contemporary Aviation Issues
  • Strategic Aviation Management
  • Plus one option from:
  • Financial Strategy
  • Destination Management
  • International Marketing
  • Research option:
  • Research Project
  • Enterprise and Innovation Showcase
Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January).
  • Level 6
Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this course:
  • Coursework – 34%
  • Practical assessment – 33%
  • Independent research project – 33%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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