Aviation Management

Aviation Management at Coventry University is a comprehensive undergraduate programme designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a successful career in the dynamic aviation industry. This course offers a blend of theoretical learning and practical application, covering key areas such as airline operations, airport management, airline finance, aviation safety and security, and aviation legislation. Students will explore the strategic, operational, and commercial aspects of aviation, gaining insights into how the industry functions on a global scale. The programme emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills, preparing graduates to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving sector. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, industry guest lectures, and practical projects, students are encouraged to engage actively and think innovatively. The course also offers opportunities for work placements, helping students to gain valuable industry experience and build professional networks. Coventry University’s strong links with industry partners ensure that the curriculum remains relevant and up-to-date, aligning with current trends and developments in aviation. The programme culminates in a final year project, where students can investigate specific topics or challenges facing the industry today. Graduates of Aviation Management are well-prepared for careers in airline operations, airport management, consultancy, logistics, and other related fields. They are equipped with a solid foundation in business principles and industry-specific knowledge, enabling them to contribute effectively to the success of aviation organizations worldwide. The programme's vibrant learning environment, combined with access to modern facilities such as simulation labs and industry-standard software, enhances the learning experience. Overall, Coventry University’s Aviation Management degree offers an excellent pathway for students passionate about aviation and eager to shape the future of air travel.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Module (EEA)
• GBP 12444 Module (International)

• English

Course Content

The first year covers the fundamentals of air transport and airport operations, together with a range of supporting study areas. It ensures that you are well prepared for a detailed study of aviation management.

In the second year you will focus on a number of specialist aviation subjects, such as Airline Marketing and Management, Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning, Airport Passenger and Cargo Operations, Aircraft Service and Maintenance Management, and Simulation for Aviation and Transport Logistics complemented by supporting management studies.

An optional industry sector placement or study abroad year.

During your final year you will focus on a number of specialist aviation strategic areas and Airline Operations, complemented by supporting subjects. The technical subjects are balanced with the development of skills and capabilities that all employers prize highly in their graduate recruits.

Your course will be based on a series of key lectures, with associated seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical classes. In addition, your personal tutor will review and discuss your progress with you and will be available for advice.

You will work with staff on real-world problems from industry, commerce and research groups, as you would in professional practice; this means that you develop all the professional skills at the same time as learning the technical content of your degree.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

Essential Entry Requirements:

• 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.

Typical Offers

• A-Levels: BBB. Excludes General Studies
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM

Access: The Access Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Access applicants can meet the GCSE requirements through their current studies and do not need to have these qualifications separately

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 29 points

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Coventry University.

Funding

Merit Scholarship scheme: £1,000, in year one only and based on academic performance.

• Available to all international students applying for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Coventry University.
• Scholarships are allocated on the basis of academic merit. (Postgraduate applicants must hold 2.1 or equivalent, undergraduate applicants must hold A-levels or equivalent at grades BBC)
• There is no separate scholarship application process: all undergraduate applications from self-funded international students from any non-EU country and postgraduate applications from international, will automatically be considered for a merit award. You will not have to do anything, if you are successful you will be notified in due course by the International Office.

Occasionally, funding becomes available to enable the University, either centrally, through one of the faculties or from other sources, to offer research studentships in specified topics or fields of study.

Brazilian students are able to apply for full scholarship - including tuition fees and accommodation - to study undergraduate sandwich programmes at Coventry University.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) offers opportunities to Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK, as part of the UK's contribution to the international Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan.

If you are a citizen of a developed Commonwealth country, you can apply for:

Scholarships for PhD and split-site (PhD) study

If you are a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, you can apply for

• Scholarships for Masters, PhD, or split-site (PhD) study at UK universities
• Shared Scholarships for Masters study at selected UK universities

If you are a citizen of the Maldives, St Helena or the Seychelles, you can apply for:

• Scholarships for undergraduate study at UK universities
• Ferguson Trust Scholarships

Ferguson Trust Scholarships are made available through the generosity of The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. The Trust was set up in memory of two generations of the Ferguson family to promote education, international friendship and understanding, and the promotion of world peace and development. The Trust supports people from low-income and conflict-affected regions who want to improve their knowledge of peace and reconciliation. Scholarship amounts vary and are dependent on individual circumstances and assessment.

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