BSc Aviation Operations
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Aviation Operations, an aviation degree centred on flight operations, airline logistics, safety management, and strategic planning within the industry. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally study abroad for a year. The first year covers foundations through Aviation Mathematics and Science, Navigate for Aviation Operations, Introduction to Flight Operations, and Introduction to Human Factors and Aviation Safety. The second year examines Fundamentals of Aircraft Airworthiness, Aviation Logistics and Cargo, Flight Data Analysis and Performance Marketing, and Explore with Professional Development for Aviation Operations. The final year focuses on Strategic Planning in Aviation, Airline and Airport Operations, Digital Technology and Innovation in Aviation, Research Methods and Dissertation Development, and Future Skills Apply.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 96-120 UCAS tariff points Three A-levels, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC Extended Diploma in an engineering, science, technology or business subject, with grades MMM. Alternatively, we will consider an Access Course in a relevant subject, passed with 96 UCAS points. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements , please explore our International section of the website.
What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 47%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Aviation Mathematics and Science
- Navigate for Aviation Operations
- Introduction to Flight Operations
- Introduction to Human Factors and Aviation Safety
- Fundamentals of Aircraft Airworthiness
- Aviation Logistics and Cargo
- Flight Data Analysis and Performance Marketing
- Explore with Professional Development for Aviation Operations
- Strategic Planning in Aviation
- Airline and Airport Operations
- Digital Technology and Innovation in Aviation
- Research Methods and Dissertation Development
- Future Skills Apply
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Aviation Operations at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £44,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Aeronautical and aerospace engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Aviation Operations at Kingston University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Aviation Operations at Kingston University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Aviation Operations at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Does BSc Aviation Operations at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Aviation Operations at Kingston University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.