Aviation and Air Transport Management PhD
University of West London
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Research within the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) takes a multifaceted approach to aviation and air transport management. We emphasise flight safety and human factors within the industry while exploring ways to celebrate and empower women and drive sustainable transitions.As a postgraduate researcher at UWL, you will receive training in a range of research methods and theoretical approaches. You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, creativity, ...Read more

Research within the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) takes a multifaceted approach to aviation and air transport management. We emphasise flight safety and human factors within the industry while exploring ways to celebrate and empower women and drive sustainable transitions.As a postgraduate researcher at UWL, you will receive training in a range of research methods and theoretical approaches. You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, creativity, motivation, and a deep interest in aviation and air transport management.Working closely with your supervisors, you will undertake rigorous scientific investigation, generating significant discoveries relevant to business, social life, and academic scholarship.LGCHT academics provide excellent supervision covering a diverse range of exciting research topics in aviation and air transport management, including:human error and accident prevention in high-reliability organisationsairport and aviation risk managementair-traveller behaviour and airport reputation managementcelebrating and empowering women in aviation leadership: paths for women in aviation management addressing gender-based challenges within airline operationsevidence-based research on diversity and inclusionmaking the transition to green aviation: green aviation policies and their impact on air-traveller behaviour sustainable airport managementcontemporary topics in aviation psychology stress and fatigue management for flight crew impact of automation on pilot decision-making.

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Even though I have been less than 5 times at my university because of covid 19, I’ve seen that my university is supportive enough with everything they do have an excellent..Read more

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for individuals with:

dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research

enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice

a genuine passion for their chosen subject area.

Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context, and potential contribution to the field.

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£16,000 per year

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£16,000 per year

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University of West London
University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and...

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University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing Greater London W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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