Aviation Management MSc

Want to take off on an exciting career journey in aviation? Airlines welcomed more than 4.5 billion passengers in 2019 and the industry continues to operate within a rapidly changing environment facing an array of challenges. Our Aviation Management postgraduate course will give you the specialist skills and knowledge to help meet the high demand for talented managers in this dynamic sector.

Alongside focusing on passenger aviation operations and management, our course 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, while our aviation master's course includes the option of a six-month work placement, ensuring you graduate with a wealth of experience ready to make an impression on the industry.

Why should I choose Aviation Management?
- Residential visit – Take on an international live industry project overseas – past destinations have included Dubai, Cyprus, the Gambia, the Azores and the Canaries


- Work placement (MSc only) – Boost your industry experience before you graduate by undertaking an optional six-month placement


- Specialise your studies – Choose from a wide range of optional modules to tailor your learning in line with your interests and career aspirations


- Industry approved – We are a recognised ITT Centre of Excellence and our masters in aviation management has been developed with input from industry professionals


- Award-winning university – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)


FACILITIES
Students on our aviation courses at University College Birmingham have access to outstanding simulation facilities in our Aviation and Tourism Suite. Our learning spaces on campus also provide ideal environments to build your knowledge, from lecture theatres to interactive group working spaces and extensive library resources.