BSc Aviation Management
About this course
BSc in Geography (human) and planning and Innovation, with an applied focus on the aviation sector. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Financial Analysis, and Marketing. The course offers a 4-year sandwich option incorporating an industry placement, and culminates in an individual research project on a chosen aviation topic requiring ethical approval.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC (excludes General Studies) IB: Overall pass including at least 14 points from Higher Level subjects
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 950 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 37%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 29%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to the Global Aviation Ecosystem – 30 credits
- Introduction to the Aviation Business and Data Management – 30 credits
- Airport Planning, Design and Project Management – 30 credits
- Aircraft Engineering, Flight Theory and Safety – 30 credits
- Aviation Global Logistics and Cargo Operations – 30 credits
- Aviation Operations, Safety and Security – 30 credits
- Airline Marketing and the Customer Journey – 30 credits
- Research Methods – 30 credits
- Airline Network Planning, Route Development & Scheduling – 30 credits
- Corporate Aviation Strategies – 30 credits
- Contemporary Challenges in Aerospace and Aviation – 30 credits
- Aviation Management Individual Project – 30 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Aviation Management at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £41,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Planning (urban, rural and regional).
What do graduates of BSc Aviation Management at Coventry University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Aviation Management at Coventry University?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Aviation Management at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Does BSc Aviation Management at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Aviation Management at Coventry University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.