The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 onwards will be from Coventry University campus.
Develop your aviation management skills through access to simulators, industry data and projects, with opportunities for practical learning in a specialist environment.
Foundation year
Shape global aviation through data-driven insight, practical experience, and leadership. Our Aviation Management course, based in a unique learning environment, provides simulators, industry data, and projects that prepare you for global aviation careers. Develop your aviation management skills through access to simulators, industry data and projects, with opportunities for practical learning in a specialist environment.
Degree
Ideal for those with a passion for aviation and an interest in business or science, this course combines industry insight with practical learning through simulations, projects and opportunities for international exposure, preparing you for a career in airlines, airports and aviation consultancy.
Industry-aligned learning: covers airline operations, revenue management and aviation safety using real-world case studies and simulation tools.
Opportunity to gain global perspectives: benefit from guest lectures, networking events and optional overseas study trips with major aviation organisations.
Professional skills: build knowledge in data-driven decision-making, strategic planning and regulatory frameworks relevant to aviation management.
Why you should study this course
The course is delivered in an environment that offers an opportunity for individuals from a broad range of subject interests, experiences and backgrounds, to develop their commercial and technical knowledge, skills and capabilities commonly required to chart a successful career within the aviation industry.
Foundation year
Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.
Provides a grounding in key areas of business and management.
Degree
Industry-standard practical training: gain hands-on experience with aviation simulation software and real-world case studies used by airlines and airports, with opportunities to develop workplace-relevant skills.
Direct industry access: benefit from guest lectures by aviation professionals and participate in networking events and site visits to UK aviation organisations.
Strong alumni network: join a course with a 16-year history and a network of former students working in the aviation sector in companies such as British Airways, Heathrow Airport and Airbus. Some of our alumni are working in senior roles and support our current students through mentoring.
Specialist skill development: build knowledge of airline revenue management, airport operations and aviation safety through a curriculum designed with input from industry collaborators.
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The foundation year will introduce you to the world of business with a sharp focus on aspects of management, business communications and marketing in a global context. The foundation year creates opportunities for students to develop key business skills and to put theory, both traditional and contemporary, into practice with real-world scenarios.
The first year aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the aviation ecosystem, a foundation of business management, economics, finance and data analytics, airport planning and design and an introduction to aeronautical engineering.
Modules
Foundations of Aviation Business
Aviation Ecosystem
Foundation of Aviation Economics Finance and Data Analysis
Airport Planning and Design
Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering and Flight Theory
Introduction to Project Management
Year Two
In Year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with aviation operations and aviation safety, amongst others.
Modules
Global Logistics and Cargo
Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning
Airport Operations
Aviation Safety and Operations Assessment
Airline Marketing
Customer Service Management
Network Planning and Air Service Development
Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.
Final Year
In Year three, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with critical thinking and the global approach to the aviation industry, amongst other topics.
Modules
Research Methods and Dissertation Development
Strategic People Management in Aviation
Airline Scheduling and Planning
Aviation Strategy and Finance
Sustainability and Aviation
Aviation Management Dissertation
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
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We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
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Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £20800* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
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