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Aviation Management
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
Developed with industry to help your career take off in the Aviation sector.
Start your journey to becoming a high-flying specialist manager in the global aviation industry with one of the world’s only Aviation Management degrees approved by The Royal Aeronautical Society.
Delivered in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Cardiff Airport, our dedicated aviation qualification introduces you to everything from aviation law and strategic management to airport operations and the human side of aviation.
Your learning will take place at Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff Airport and online with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Compulsory work experience at Cardiff Airport in your second year will give you the chance to put theory into practice, showcasing your skills and talents to future employers.
Designed to give you world-class training, combining the latest aviation management theories with hands-on experience, you’ll graduate as a skilled and innovative aviation management specialist, fully prepared to meet the industry’s current and future needs.
With a strong focus on real-world skills, you’ll benefit from our close relationship with Cardiff Airport, gaining direct exposure to airport business and operations throughout your studies. Whether you’re on-site or learning from experienced industry professionals through guest lectures and airport visits, every aspect of this degree is crafted to help you land your dream job in aviation.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- N854
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Campus Code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
112 points to include minimum CCC
A level
Grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 to reach a minimum of 112 points, grade combinations accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum DD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum tariff of 112 to include 2 x H5
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 points with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D*
T Level - M
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 52 | No element lower than 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | 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 additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Fee information can be found at - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees
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