
Aviation Management BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Aviation Management BA (Hons)
Start your journey to becoming a high-flying specialist manager in the global Aviation industry. The Aviation Management Degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a dedicated aviation qualification, delivered in conjunction with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 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.
Our Aviation Management Degree is dedicated to ...
Start your journey to becoming a high-flying specialist manager in the global Aviation industry. The Aviation Management Degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a dedicated aviation qualification, delivered in conjunction with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Cardiff Airport, which will introduce you to various aspects of the aviation industry.<br/><br/>You will gain an understanding of all aspects of aviation law, aviation strategic management, airport operations management and, human issues relating to aviation.<br/><br/>Our Aviation Management 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>You will 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 Management.<br/><br/>We offer this degree with two study options. You can choose three years full-time or four years full-time which would include a one-year industry placement between years two and three that will give you hands-on experience in a real-life working environment. This year in industry gives you practical skills that many employers seek, giving you a competitive edge upon graduation.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
N854
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 to reach a minimum of 112 points, grade combinations accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum tariff of 112 to include 2 x H5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 points with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language a
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D*
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum DD
A level
Grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum CCC
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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