BA Airline and Airport Management
About this course
BA (Hons) in Airline and Airport Management, an undergraduate degree focused on the operational, strategic, and commercial aspects of global aviation and airport systems. Core topics include Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Research Methods. The curriculum is informed by industry experts and incorporates a practical internship option for hands-on career experience. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as International Air Transportation, Aviation Regulatory Foundations, Finance for the service and experience sectors, and Service and Experience Marketing. The second year examines operational planning and commercial systems via compulsory studies in Air Transport System Planning and Resourcing, Air Transport Commercial and Operational Systems, and Air Travel Demand-Connectivity Relationship, alongside optional choices like Destination Marketing and Professional Development in Practice - Internship. The final year focuses on advanced management through compulsory modules including Strategic Management in Commercial Aviation and Revenue Management for the Service and Experience Sectors, alongside an Applied Research Project. Optional modules in the final year include Transformational Leadership and Critical Approaches to Sustainable Tourism Development.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 395 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 76%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on Professional Development
- Data and AI
- International Air Transportation
- Aviation Regulatory Foundations
- Service and Experience Marketing
- Finance for the service and experience sectors
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Exploring Professional Development and Career Planning
- Sustainability and Ethics
- Air Travel Demand-Connectivity Relationship
- Air Transport System Planning and Resourcing
- Air Transport Commercial and Operational Systems
- Destination Marketing
- Enterprise – Problem Solving
- Professional Development in Practice - Internship
- Leadership in the Service and Experience Sectors
- Tourism, Globalisation and Business Strategy
- Hospitality Operations
- Contemporary Food and Beverage Management
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Preparing the Future Graduate
- Revenue Management for the Service and Experience Sectors
- Strategic Management in Commercial Aviation
- Applied Research Project
- Culture, Heritage and the Tourist Landscape
- Critical Approaches to Sustainable Tourism Development
- Transformational Leadership
- Enterprise – Value Creation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Airline and Airport Management at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £34,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
What do graduates of BA Airline and Airport Management at University of East London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Airline and Airport Management at University of East London?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Airline and Airport Management at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BA Airline and Airport Management at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Airline and Airport Management at University of East London?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.