Aviation and Airport Management Top-up - BA (Hons)

University College Birmingham

**OVERVIEW****Airlines welcomed more than 4.5 billion passengers in 2019, while global cities, ‘mega-regions’ and emerging destinations have experienced phenomenal growth in aviation development. Devised in response to these trends, our Aviation and Airport Management top-up degree will build on your existing industry knowledge and help get your career flying in this dynamic sector.**Designed for those who have previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), This top-up course will enhance your understanding of global aviation and the industry’s contribution to national economies. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you’ll also have access to University College Birmingham’s stunning Aviation and Tourism Suite, offering state-of-the-art simulation facilities including a mock plane cabin.Our course gives you the chance to travel overseas and undertake a project examining the impact of aviation connectivity. With nearby Birmingham Airport’s £500 million expansion plan to become the ‘Midlands Gateway to the World’, there is also a wealth of practical opportunities right on your doorstep.**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**- **Residential visit** – Gain unique industry insight by undertaking an overseas project, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations have included Dubai and Istanbul- **Practical application** – Put your theory into practice working on real aviation projects and studying in our cutting-edge Aviation and Tourism Suite- **Specialise your studies** – Develop specialist knowledge of an area of the aviation industry that interests you for your final research project- **Industry approved** – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence, with enrichment opportunities available including tourism and travel industry events on campus- **Award-winning university** – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)**FACILITIES**Students on our aviation courses have access to outstanding simulation facilities in our Aviation and Tourism Suite, featuring a state-of-the-art mock plane cabin as well as check-in areas for training students.You will also have the chance to develop new skills in our Digital Creative Studio, featuring state-of-the-art video and audio production facilities including a video production studio with 4K cameras and green screen technology. The studio also hosts audio podcasting, vision mixing and editing facilities, as well as high-spec computers with Adobe Creative Cloud software and graphics tablets.**ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS**University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence.This course has been developed with extensive input from industry experts, including Swissport.**PLACEMENTS**We encourage students on our top-up course to gain work experience throughout your studies.**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:- Airport operations manager- Passenger transport manager- Sustainability manager- Transport planner- Business development manager- Regional sales managerYou could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**

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