Aviation and Airport Management

University of Bedfordshire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

A-Level Entry

CCC

UCAS Points

96 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£33,500

About this course

This course covers a range of business leadership and specialist areas, including aviation law; business planning and entrepreneurship; crisis management and communication; and aviation safety and security. Using the latest technologies, 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.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

  • Up-to-the-minute interactive technologies including simulation software Simulate that allows you to take control of your own airline and gain key insights into airline management, while competing with course peers.

  • Use of real-world tabletop airport emergency exercise simulations.

  • Access to premium aviation data and analytics to enhance your critical analysis capabilities (a key competency sought by employers).

    Your Student Experience

  • Industry-relevant employment opportunities with London Luton Airport, TUI, EasyJet and other aviation-related companies.

  • Visits and masterclasses from industry specialists and professionals include airline pilots, airport managers and aviation safety experts.

  • Interactive teaching which addresses current and contemporary industry affairs.

  • Benefit from our Aviation Job Fair, attended by airlines and airports, providing opportunities to explore further employment or internships.

  • Enrich your experience via student societies; placements and internships; and field trips to companies such as Airbus, Birmingham Airport and Emirates Airline.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 points
    BTEC MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1252 Garage managers and proprietors
    3512 Ship and hovercraft officers
    3511 Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers
    1241 Managers in transport and distribution
    1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors
    1140 Directors in logistics, warehousing and transport

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Luton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £33,500