Aviation Management BSc (Hons)
Course Code
UCAS Code: HG67
International Code: EECU068
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
Study mode
Full-time
Part-time
Sandwich
Duration
3 years full-time
6 years part-time
Start date
September 2022
Course overview
Study level: Undergraduate
Aviation Management BSc (Hons) is a highly focused business management degree, designed to develop resilient professionals able to proactively apply specialist knowledge, skills and capabilities in a diverse, global aviation industry.
- The course focuses on management of the multifaceted aviation industry from day one. You will be encouraged to explore the complex inter-relationships that exist between various stakeholders, such as airlines, airport operators, regulators, representative bodies and industry suppliers, in what is a dynamic and challenging environment.
- The course encourages individuals with an enthusiasm for commercial aviation to develop and expand their understanding and engagement of the sector. Our aim is to raise your aspirations for management and positions of leadership that could help shape the future of the industry. The course offers an opportunity for individuals from a broad range of subject interests, experiences and backgrounds to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities commonly required to chart a successful career within the aviation industry.
- The course brings together management and transport systems theory, economics, aerospace engineering, logistics, transport geography, regulation and safety. It aims to provide a progressive learning journey, culminating in a holistic appreciation of the complexities of the global aviation ecosystem. Our current expert course team offer academic expertise and practical industry experience with an aim to immerse you in applied learning; utilising simulation, practical activities and exposure to industry.
- The course threads together the aviation ecosystem with business awareness, strategic thinking, technical understanding, and operational application by embedding research-active teaching and industrial engagement. You will be guided through the foundations of aviation management towards a focused and applied business and operational appreciation. In your final year (level 6), you will be encouraged to demonstrate a strategic, independent and critical approach to problem identification and resolution which culminates in the submission of your dissertation.

Global Ready
An international outlook, with global opportunities
Teaching excellence
Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field
Employability
Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeedWhy you should study this course
The course is ideal for individuals with an enthusiasm for commercial aviation and who wish to develop and expand their understanding and engagement with the industry. In so doing, the course should raise aspirations for management and positions of leadership that will shape the future of the industry.
Fundamentally, the course offers the opportunity to:
- Study the multifaceted aviation ecosystem and its interaction within the dynamic environment in which it operates;
- Develop an understanding of the cohesive nature of the sector and the interaction between business and operational management;
- Expand the personal attributes of resilience, professionalism and integrity for a wide range of career opportunities within the aviation industry;
- Develop lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to the continued development of the sector and society at large.
Practically, the course offers:
- Studying facilities in Coventry University’s modern and well-equipped Engineering and Computing building, with access to significant industry simulation software and aviation data sources;
- The chance to attend guest lectures (subject to availability) from a variety of high-profile speakers from leading aviation organisations, with the aim of deepening and enriching your learning experience – recent speakers have come from organisations such as Aviation Security International, NATS, Birmingham Airport Ltd, Heathrow Airport Limited, IATA, the Civil Aviation Authority, Jet2.com and British Airways;
- The opportunity to participate in hosted site visits to major and regional airlines and airports within the UK and overseas *
- Free student membership of WES, the Women’s Engineering Society, which is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity society open to all regardless of gender identity.
Accredited by:

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
Aviation Management BSc (Hons) is accredited as suitable for exemption from the academic requirements for Chartered Membership (CMILT) of the Chartered Institution of Logistics and Transport (CILT) (UK) up to July 2023. If any changes occur with respect to our accreditation related to this course, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.
I’m getting great opportunities to get stuck into some big projects, including the new fast track immigration system. I enjoy the technical aspects of the airport operation and I’ve been supported and encouraged to flourish here.

Stepping outside your comfort zone
Attending conferences is seen an important part of the learning experience for any Aviation Management student. As student Chaima Boucetta explains, it could turn out to be one of the most rewarding and fascinating experiences you encounter.
Read her story

What you'll study
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
To all students who are thinking whether to go for a placement or not, I would say: do not hesitate and go for it! Be proactive and do not be afraid to face new challenges. The past year has been the most exciting period of my life and I am thankful to Brussels Airlines and Coventry University for such an opportunity.

How you'll learn
The course seeks to support a range of teaching environments appropriate to the content being delivered and that cater for the needs of the diverse range of students that attend the course.
To achieve this, learning opportunities are facilitated by a mixture of:
- Individual and group activity led learning
- Use of labs where appropriate
- Specialist software including business simulation
- Guest lectures and field visits
A range of technologies are used to support learning including the university’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and access to the internet is facilitated for all students through the provision of appropriately enabled devices.
All course texts are available in digital editions and students have access to industry standard data warehouses and opportunities are created for these to be used in learning and assessment from the beginning. The aim is that graduates of this course are confident users of technology and can interpret and communicate findings from data analysis competently and effectively. Simulation is also used to support the development of management decision making capability with modules designed specifically to achieve this in Years 2 and 3.
Actual teaching contact hours will vary depending on the level of study and the requirements of a particular semester. In addition, you will be expected to undertake significant self-directed study, approximately 16-20 hours each week, depending on the demands of individual modules.
The number of contact hours may vary from semester to semester, however, on average, it is likely to be around 15 contact hours per week in the first year, 16 contact hours per week in the second year, and around 11 contact hours per week in the third year as you become a more independent learner.
This course can be offered on a part-time basis. Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our part-time offering here, it is tailored for each course each year depending on the number of part-time applicants. Therefore, the part-time teaching arrangements vary. Please contact ukadmissions@coventry.ac.uk for more information about studying this course part-time.
Assessment
Assessments have been planned to address different learning approaches and needs, and may include individual and group coursework, group presentations, and online tests. Core assessments are strategically deployed to ensure you have knowledge of fundamental principles and concepts which underpin the industry. Applied-Core assessments should enable you to apply your learning to industry contextualised examples.
You will have the opportunity to work and be assessed both individually and in groups, presenting written material and delivering oral presentations. These methods should enable you to develop the communication, team working and leadership skills expected of graduates. Assessment loading has been given consideration as far as is possible so that there is minimal bunching of occurrences and workload is balanced.
Job ready
On successful completion of the course a student will be able to:
- Develop sustainable solutions to aviation management problems, recognising the diversity of stakeholders that make up the global aviation industry.
- Select and apply a range of research skills, management tools and strategies, to resolve current and future challenges in the aviation industry.
- Promote, defend and justify recommendations using appropriately sourced evidence and data.
- Identify, analyse and evaluate data from various sources to support decision making, business improvement, effective governance and regulatory compliance.
- Work effectively in teams and as an individual, to deliver outcomes that recognise the diverse and international context of the aviation industry.
- Select and effectively deploy relevant software and technologies to support management decision making and sustainable aviation operations.
- Effectively manage relationships and behaviours that support management processes, business outcomes and professional development in aviation.
- Evaluate and synthesise contemporary theory and research findings to propose innovative solutions to aviation management problems.
- Effectively apply a range of management strategies and the principles of project management to achieve tangible outcomes to aviation management challenges and problems.
- Consider and apply the fundamental principles of transport systems design and aeronautical engineering to inform sustainable management decision making within the aviation industry.
International experience opportunities
International experience opportunities are fundamental to the successful delivery of the aviation management course, which is international by nature. The course has historically recruited an international cohort that could enrich your learning experience. The course content is also delivered from an international perspective through case studies and examples.
The teaching team continually seeks to reflect the international diversity of the industry. Internationalisation is also supported by opportunities for international field trips*, normally offered at the end of Year 2. Destinations for the field trips in recent years have included France, the United States, Oman and Indonesia. On each occasion students have enjoyed a week-long engagement with key elements of the local aviation industry infrastructure* (airlines, airports, and regulators) to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding – and to apply their learning from the first two years of the course.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
2022/23 Tuition fees
Student | Full time | Part time |
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UK | £9,250 per year | Not available |
International | £18,050 per year | Not available |
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.
Facilities
The faculty’s £50m Engineering and Computing Building and new £25m Beatrice Shilling Building house an impressive range of industry standard equipment and study facilities.

Flight Simulators
Our simulators create an exciting way to learn, with 61 channels of flight data which can be analysed to assess the accuracy of a students’ own design. The simulators are incorporated into an air traffic control environment.

Informal Study Area
Informal computer access to all the specialist software required for their students during their course. There are bookable spaces where students can meet with academics or work in small groups.

Harrier Jet
Our Harrier T4 allows students to gain hands-on experience with the parts, tools and mechanical aspects of a real aircraft. It is used by many engineering disciplines to learn how an aircraft works and how to maintain it.
Careers and opportunities
This course aims to prepare you for a wide range of career options within the aviation industry, either in the UK or overseas – from airline and airport management to air transport consultancy, roles with industry suppliers and manufacturers or in international logistics.
Previous graduates have progressed to roles in airport and airline operations management, consultancy, finance and revenue management as well as various graduate schemes and further study.
Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and aims to give you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The university’s Talent Team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your future management and leadership career within the aviation industry.
Where our graduates work
At the last count, we have had students and staff from 88 different nations participate in the aviation management course at Coventry University. Consequently, we have alumni working in numerous aviation organisations around the globe, participating in the complex network of airlines, airports, suppliers and regulatory/trade bodies that together create the aviation ecosystem. The fact that our alumni consistently secure rewarding positions within the aviation industry throughout the world clearly demonstrates the value of a Coventry University Aviation Management degree.
How to apply
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UK Students
Full-time students applying to start in September should apply for this course through UCAS. Part-time students should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
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International Students
Full-time students applying to start in September should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
How to applyFor further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.
You can also download our International Guide which contains lots of useful information about our courses, accommodation and tips for travel.
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Disclaimer
Student Contract
By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the 2021/22 Contract can be found here. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.
Tuition fees
The tuition fee for the course that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For UK and EU students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU students should be aware that there may be a change to UK laws following the UK’s exit, this may change their student status, their eligibility to study part time, and/or their eligibility for student finance. We will act in accordance with the UK’s laws in force in relation to student tuition fees and finance from time to time.
For International students the tuition fee that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For international students, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation.
Accreditations
The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.
Facilities
Facilities mentioned on this page may not be relevant for every course. Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.
Placements and study abroad opportunities
Please note that we are unable to guarantee any placement or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (e.g. travel, visas and accommodation etc.), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the requirements in this regard, please contact the International Office for further details if you are an EU or International student.
Additional costs
This course may incur additional costs associated with any field trips, placements or work experience, study abroad opportunities or any other opportunity (whether required or optional), which could include (but is not limited to), equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas).