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Airline and Airport Management with Foundation Year

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time including foundation year
Qualification:
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Duration:
4 Years
Start date:
21/09/2026
Campus:
Main Site
2026-2027
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course Summary

  • Study your foundation year, then progress to the full degree.

  • Develop critical aviation industry skills in sustainability and pricing.

  • Study marketing, digital skills, project and talent management.

  • Collaborate with industry partners to work on live projects.

  • Learn from industry experts and engage with aviation field trips.

  • Build your professional network through our extensive links with airlines, airports and aviation agencies.

On this course you’ll learn about the technical aspects of the industry, from aviation law and regulation to safety and security management. You’ll study airlines and airports from both an operational and managerial perspective using specialist simulation software. Whether you plan to work air-side, land-side or directly with airlines, you’ll be fully prepared to hit the ground running.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Tourism-and-Hospitality/BSc-Honours-Airline-and-Airport-Management-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • European Foundation for Management Development
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
A079
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
A079
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example: CC at A Level MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma. Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Other
Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Tourism-and-Hospitality/BSc-Honours-Airline-and-Airport-Management-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Undergraduate home tuition fees for 2026/27 are not yet confirmed. Please check our website for further details. Our tuition fee for UK students in 2025/26 is:
• £9,535 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £9,535 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2026/27:
• £18,000 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

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