Overview

The Air Transport Operations and Management course from the University of West London gives you the essential skills and knowledge to do so.

The online delivery of the course is designed to fit around your work schedule. You will benefit from expert teaching, as well as opportunities to network and collaborate with like-minded professionals.

Our connections with the air transport, travel and logistics industries also give you the chance to develop your professional contacts.

Career opportunities:

The course is designed to accelerate your career to more senior roles in the aviation industry. On graduation, you could go on to work in an array of jobs, such as Airport Station Management and Air Cargo Operations.

Students who have demonstrated exceptional performance may be able to progress to postgraduate research programmes such as PhD courses or other doctoral programmes.

Job roles

Operational Management and Logistics:

Airport Station Management
Air Cargo Operations
Aircraft Turnaround and Dispatch
Network Operations and Operations Control
Airline Planning and Scheduling.

Commercial Management:

Revenue and Inventory Management
Sales and Marketing
Route Analysis and Evaluation.

General Business and Management Functions:

Human Resource and Talent Management
Finance and Accounts
IT and Communications.

If you intend to move into the aviation industry, you could start your careers with a range of related organisations such as:

Airlines and Airports
Cargo Operators and Handlers
Air Traffic Management
Consultancies
Government Agencies, Regulators and Aviation Authorities
Industry Bodies and Organisations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aviation Research and Study Skills
Aviation Business Strategy and Finance
Crisis Management and Business Resilience
Aviation Applied Research Project
Airline Planning and Operations
Strategic Airport Management
Sustainable Development in Aviation
Safety Management and Human Performance

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Transportation Engineering Aviation Studies View 218 other Masters in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate honours degree at grade 2:1 or above and evidence of a minimum of one year’s continuous employment in the aviation/transport/travel industry or a closely related field.

For applicants who do not hold an undergraduate honours degree at grade 2:1 or above, one of the following requirements must be met:

Currently hold or have previously held a professional licence such as an Air Transport Pilots’ Licence (ATPL), Aircraft Maintenance Licence (Cat A or B) or Air Traffic Controller licence and evidence of a minimum of two-year’s continuous employment in the aviation/transport/travel industry or
Evidence of a minimum of five years’ continuous employment in the aviation/transport/travel industry at a managerial level or equivalent.

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Funding

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