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International/EU: £15,860 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
Course summary
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Develop critical aviation industry skills in sustainability and pricing.
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Study marketing, digital skills, project and talent management.
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Collaborate with industry partners to work on live projects.
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Learn from industry experts and engage with aviation field trips.
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Build your professional network through our extensive links with airlines, airports and aviation agencies.
On this course you’ll learn about the technical aspects of the industry, from aviation law and regulation to safety and security management. You’ll study airlines and airports from both an operational and managerial perspective using specialist simulation software. Whether you plan to work air-side, land-side or directly with airlines, you’ll be fully prepared to hit the ground running.
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Sheffield Business School accreditation
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Tourism subject group award
Our Tourism subject group is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT), the membership organisation for tourism industry professionals and educators.
Student View
Watch student Jake Forrest talk about the BSc Airline and Airport Management course at Sheffield Hallam University.
Your lecturer’s view
Watch course leader Charles Hajdu talk about the BSc Airline and Airport Management course at Sheffield Hallam University.
Future careers
The UK aviation industry is the third largest globally and supports the development of many industries and trade in general. The course prepares you for a number of aviation roles including
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regulatory authorities
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safety management
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security management
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airline strategy, marketing and sales management
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airline operations management
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airfield design, safeguarding and regulatory compliance
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airport systems, planning and development
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airport operations management
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corporate social responsibility
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air cargo operations and logistics management
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airspace and air traffic management
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aviation management consultancy
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
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British Airways
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Jet2
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TUI Group
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Birmingham International Airport
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Doncaster and Sheffield Airport
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course, you work with specialist airline management simulation software.
We’ve invested over £100m in new facilities to help you study how and when you want. This means 24-hour libraries and study spaces designed by our students.
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- BBC at A Level
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
GCSE
- English language or literature at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade D or 3
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
• entry with prior credit - we consider applications for direct entry to the final year from those holding Higher National Diplomas or equivalent qualifications
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Applied Academic Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Finance And Data Interpretation | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Introduction To The Aviation Industry | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Marketing And Consumer Behaviour For The Aviation Industry | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Airline Operations And Pricing Management | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Personal And Professional Development | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Airport Operations Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Research Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
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| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Consultancy And Enterprise Challenge | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Strategic Management For Airline And Airport Development | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Safety And Security Management In Aviation | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Research Project | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/24 is £9,250 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and are therefore subject to changes in government policy. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
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