Aviation Management BA (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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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 ...Read more

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 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 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.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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WUSCA ranking:
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20/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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94th
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62nd
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100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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05 Dec 22

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A level:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D* Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate (first teaching September 2023):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum CCC

Grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum DD

112 points to include minimum CCC

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 to reach a minimum of 112 points, grade combinations accepted

A minimum tariff of 112 to include 2 x H5

112 points with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points

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Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject

Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,000 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£16000 Per year

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