University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course covers a range of business leadership and specialist areas, including aviation law; business planning and entrepreneurship; crisis management and communication; and aviation safety and security. Using the latest technologies, you build your knowledge and experience so you graduate ready to take off in an exciting career in this field. With our campus close to London Luton Airport, you’re also well positioned to enhance your studies and pursue work placements with airlines and related organisations. Professional Practice Year Take your course over four years and include a Professional Practice Year after your second year of studies. It is an opportunity to apply your learning in the workplace while enhancing your knowledge and skills through fee-free paid practice. It also builds your CV and industry contacts with many students progressing to employment within their practice-year organisation or institution. Facilities and Specialist Equipment
- Up-to-the-minute interactive technologies including simulation software Simulate that allows you to take control of your own airline and gain key insights into airline management, while competing with course peers.
- Use of real-world tabletop airport emergency exercise simulations.
- Access to premium aviation data and analytics to enhance your critical analysis capabilities (a key competency sought by employers).
- Industry-relevant employment opportunities with London Luton Airport, TUI, EasyJet and other aviation-related companies.
- Visits and masterclasses from industry specialists and professionals include airline pilots, airport managers and aviation safety experts.
- Interactive teaching which addresses current and contemporary industry affairs.
- Benefit from our Aviation Job Fair, attended by airlines and airports, providing opportunities to explore further employment or internships.
- Enrich your experience via student societies; placements and internships; and field trips to companies such as Airbus, Birmingham Airport and Emirates Airline.
Modules
- Business Practice Explored (BSS005-1) Compulsory
- Managing People In The Airline And Airport Industries (TAL036-1) Compulsory
- Structure And Development Of The Air Transport Industry (TAL035-1) Compulsory
- Using Data To Build Business Practice (BSS004-1) Compulsory
- Airline Revenue Management (TAL052-2) Compulsory
- Global Airline & Cargo Operations Management (TAL051-2) Compulsory
- Global Airline, Airport And Cargo Operations Management (TAL053-2) Compulsory
- Marketing Communications In The Digital Age (MAR021-2) Compulsory
- Marketing For The Air Transport Industry (TAL054-2) Compulsory
- Operations And Project Management (BSS027-2) Compulsory
- Strategic Airport Planning & Development (TAL050-2) Compulsory
- Strategic Airport Planning & Development (TAL055-2) Compulsory
- Aviation Law (LAW006-3) Compulsory
- Crisis Management And Communication (MAR026-3) Compulsory
- Critical Issues For Airlines And Airports (TAL039-3) Compulsory
- Managing Safety & Security For Aviation (TAL038-3) Compulsory
- Managing Safety And Security For Air Transport (TAL040-3) Compulsory
- PR Ethics And Csr (MAR015-3) Compulsory
- Preparation For Specialist Research Project (MAR029-3) Compulsory
- Research Methods (TAL034-3) Compulsory
- Research Project (TAL035-3) Compulsory
- Specialist Research Project (MAR030-3) Compulsory
Assessment method
Assessment incorporates the testing of presentation skills and communication, analysis and problem solving, effectively managing different viewpoints, in addition to subject knowledge breadth and depth. Assessment types include: presentations, report writing, exams, portfolios and research projects. These skills aforementioned are embedded in all their assessments to allow students to develop their employability skills from Level 4 to Level 6.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H461
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU