Aviation and Airport Management Top-up BA (Hons)

**OVERVIEW**<br/>**Airlines welcomed more than 4.5 billion passengers in 2019, while global cities, ‘mega-regions’ and emerging destinations have experienced phenomenal growth in aviation development. Devised in response to these trends, our Aviation and Airport Management top-up degree will build on your existing industry knowledge and help get your career flying in this dynamic sector.**<br/><br/>Designed for those who have previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), This top-up course will enhance your understanding of global aviation and the industry’s contribution to national economies. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you’ll also have access to University College Birmingham’s stunning Aviation and Tourism Suite, offering state-of-the-art simulation facilities including a mock plane cabin.<br/><br/>Our course gives you the chance to travel overseas and undertake a project examining the impact of aviation connectivity. With nearby Birmingham Airport’s £500 million expansion plan to become the ‘Midlands Gateway to the World’, there is also a wealth of practical opportunities right on your doorstep.<br/><br/>**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**<br/>- **Residential visit** – Gain unique industry insight by undertaking an overseas project, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations have included Dubai and Istanbul<br/><br/><br/>- **Practical application** – Put your theory into practice working on real aviation projects and studying in our cutting-edge Aviation and Tourism Suite<br/><br/><br/>- **Specialise your studies** – Develop specialist knowledge of an area of the aviation industry that interests you for your final research project<br/><br/><br/>- **Industry approved** – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence, with enrichment opportunities available including tourism and travel industry events on campus<br/><br/><br/>- **Award-winning university** – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)<br/><br/><br/>**FACILITIES**<br/>Students on our aviation courses have access to outstanding simulation facilities in our Aviation and Tourism Suite, featuring a state-of-the-art mock plane cabin as well as check-in areas for training students.<br/><br/>You will also have the chance to develop new skills in our Digital Creative Studio, featuring state-of-the-art video and audio production facilities including a video production studio with 4K cameras and green screen technology. The studio also hosts audio podcasting, vision mixing and editing facilities, as well as high-spec computers with Adobe Creative Cloud software and graphics tablets.<br/><br/>**ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS**<br/>University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence.<br/><br/>This course has been developed with extensive input from industry experts, including Swissport.<br/><br/>**PLACEMENTS**<br/>We encourage students on our top-up course to gain work experience throughout your studies.<br/><br/>**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**<br/>Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:<br/>- Airport operations manager<br/><br/><br/>- Passenger transport manager<br/><br/><br/>- Sustainability manager<br/><br/><br/>- Transport planner<br/><br/><br/>- Business development manager<br/><br/><br/>- Regional sales manager<br/><br/><br/>You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.<br/><br/><br/>- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**<br/>