Airline and Airport Management BSc (Hons)

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/>- Develop critical aviation industry skills in sustainability and pricing.<br/><br/><br/>- Study marketing, digital skills, project and talent management.<br/><br/><br/>- Collaborate with industry partners to work on live projects.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from industry experts and engage with aviation field trips. <br/><br/><br/>- Build your professional network through our extensive links with airlines, airports and aviation agencies. <br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>Our teachers have held senior positions in airline and airport management – bringing a wealth of aviation case studies to support your learning. They’re actively involved in applied and impactful research, so you’ll get to understand the latest trends in the global aviation industry.<br/><br/>At every level of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the industry. Thanks to our extensive network of external partners, you’ll enhance your learning through expert guest speakers and field trips. <br/><br/>You learn through:<br/><br/><br/>- Lectures, seminars and workshops<br/><br/><br/>- Field trips and site visits<br/><br/><br/>- Talks and resources developed by our accrediting bodies<br/><br/><br/>- Live projects with external organisations<br/><br/><br/>- Independent study and group work<br/><br/><br/>You’ll develop your knowledge of how the aviation industry interlinks with the environment, climate change, regulatory frameworks and the broader sustainability agenda. You’ll also develop your core business acumen in marketing, people management and finance to make sure you’re industry ready.<br/><br/>We believe you learn best when you engage with the industry first-hand to appreciate the complexities, challenges and rewards of working in the airline and airport management sector. In your final year you’ll apply the knowledge you’ve gained in a client-led consultancy project.<br/><br/>You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through<br/><br/><br/>- Access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.<br/><br/><br/>- Access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars, and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments.<br/><br/><br/>**Work Placements**<br/><br/>You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you industry experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV. For example, previous students have secured placements with Swissport and Jet2.<br/><br/>**Live Projects**<br/><br/>In every year of your course, you’ll have the opportunity to work on live projects to build your skills and professional experience. <br/><br/>**Field Trips**<br/><br/>Field trips are an important part of your studies. Theyre the perfect opportunity to connect with your peers and tutors – as well as to put your theoretical knowledge into context and engage in in-depth discussions about your discipline. Some of the most popular field trips our Airline and Airport Management students have enjoyed have been to local and international airports.