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Aviation Management
BA (Hons)
Developed with industry to help your career ‘take off’ in the Aviation sector.
The Aviation Management degree is a dedicated aviation qualification, delivered in conjunction with EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University Worldwide and Cardiff Airport, which will introduce you to various aspects of the aviation industry. You will gain an understanding of all aspects of aviation law, aviation strategic management, airport operations management and, human issues relating to aviation.
This degree is dedicated to ensuring that you will receive world-class training and education in the latest Aviation Management theories and systems to become an innovative and highly skilled aviation management specialist with the appropriate combination of academic knowledge and practical skills to meet the industry’s current and future needs.
Our close relationship with Cardiff Airport adds to the practical nature of the degree and you’ll gain exposure to business and operational areas across the airport throughout your studies. Compulsory work experience in your second year, and the optional year in industry, will enable you to apply theory into practice and will provide you with the opportunity to show your skills, knowledge and talents to future employers from within the sector. You’ll benefit from visits to airports and aviation companies as well as guest lectures from experienced managers from within the aviation industry will provide an enhanced view of the practical world of Aviation
Typical modules
You will study a wide range of aviation management subject areas, delivered by Cardiff School of Management (80 credits per year) and by EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University
- Worldwide (40 credits per year). Typical modules include:
• Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices
• Applications in Aerospace/ Aviation Law
• Airline Management
Your future
• You will be well prepared for a variety of positions within the aviation industry such as: Operations and Production Managers, Logistics Managers and General Managers with a wide-ranging responsibility for all aspects of aviation management.
• If you wish to go on to further study, the course provides entry on to a wide range of taught and research degree Master's programmes within the University where graduates can progress on to either an MA, MSc or MRes degree.
Place of study: Llandaff Campus
Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement
Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points
