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Aviation and Airport Management Top-up

University College Birmingham

UCAS Code: N855 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements


HND (BTEC)

P

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Aviation operations, Air Transport Management or Air Transport Operations and Tourism with 240 credits.

About this course


Course option

3years

Variable | 2024

Subject

Transport planning

**This course is accredited by the University of Warwick**

**OVERVIEW**
**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.**

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.

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.

**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**
- **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

- **Practical application** – Put your theory into practice working on real aviation projects and studying in our cutting-edge Aviation and Tourism Suite

- **Specialise your studies** – Develop specialist knowledge of an area of the aviation industry that interests you for your final research project

- **Industry approved** – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence, with enrichment opportunities available including tourism and travel industry events on campus

- **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 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.

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.

**ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS**
University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence.

This course has been developed with extensive input from industry experts, including Swissport.

**PLACEMENTS**
We encourage students on our top-up course to gain work experience throughout your studies.

**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
- Airport operations manager

- Passenger transport manager

- Sustainability manager

- Transport planner

- Business development manager

- Regional sales manager

You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**

Modules

- Global Air Transport Management
- Independent Research Project
- Strategic Change Management

Plus one option from:
- Crisis Communications Management
- Managing Human and Anthropometric Factors in Aviation
- Smart Tourism and Aviation

Assessment methods

**Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk**

**TEACHING**
Example of a typical teaching week (up to 15 contact hours):

- **Large group teaching** – 4 hours
- **Smaller group teaching** – 5 hours
- **Tutorials** – 3 hours
- **Industry speaker sessions and employer fairs**
- **Field trips and visits**

You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.

**ASSESSMENT**

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this course:

- **Coursework** – 33%
- **Practical assessment** – 67%

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£13,500
per year
International
£13,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University College Birmingham

Department:

Hospitality and Tourism - BA/BSc

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

79%
Transport planning

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Planning (urban, rural and regional)

Teaching and learning

74%
Staff make the subject interesting
82%
Staff are good at explaining things
71%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
68%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

76%
Library resources
92%
IT resources
92%
Course specific equipment and facilities
79%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

82%
UK students
18%
International students
37%
Male students
63%
Female students
65%
2:1 or above
24%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
D

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Planning (urban, rural and regional)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

94%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

48%
Draughtspersons and related architectural technicians
20%
Design occupations
12%
Architects, town planners and surveyors

This subject includes degrees in urban studies and housing as well as planning qualifications. Be a little careful when looking at the stats, as most jobs in planning, especially in town planning, go to Masters students in the subject — planning is a very popular Master's degree (and even then we don't actually have enough graduates to meet employer demand). So if you want a job in planning, expect to stay on at university after you have finished your first degree. First degree graduates in planning are more likely to start working in surveying than planning roles - although that is partly down to our serious shortage of surveyors. This all adds up to a subject that is in demand - but do keep a look out for work experience opportunities to make your good prospects even better.

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