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Alongside focusing on passenger aviation operations and management, the Aviation Management postgraduate course from University College Birmingham lets you tailor your studies to your career aims by specialising in a range of business and management subject areas. Whether you want to work in airlines, airports, civil aviation departments or aviation consultancies, you will gain the skills needed to make an immediate impact on any aviation organisation.
Studying at an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will have the chance to engage with industry experts and guest speakers, attend industry events and work on ‘live’ consultancy projects, supported by our cutting-edge simulation facilities. You will also have the exciting opportunity to travel overseas for an international live industry project, as well as the option of a six-month work placement, ensuring you graduate with a wealth of experience ready to make an impression on the industry.
Work placements
Work placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our hired@UCB team can help find the ideal placement for you.
The Aviation Management course offers you the option of a six-month placement on successful completion of the taught part of the course. You are required to secure your own placement with the support of our experienced Hired team.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aviation Market Analysis and Forecasting

Global Dynamic Environment

International Live Project Management

Masters Research Project

Strategic Aviation Management and Operations

Business Creation and Development

Leadership in Decision-making

Tourism Experience Management

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Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-17 00:00:00 , International

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The deadline for applications is 10 working days before enrolment. . We advise non-EU international applicants to apply at least two-three months before

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Aviation Studies View 22 other Masters in Aviation Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

MSc Aviation Management – A grade classification of 2:2 is required, or international equivalent
PGDip Aviation Management – A grade classification of third-class is required, or international equivalent
To apply, you must have 5 years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.
A reference detailing your roles and responsibilities from your line manager and a meeting with the programme team will usually be scheduled prior to a place being offered.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20750 GBP per year during 18 months.

PgDip tuition feee: TBC

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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