📖Program Curriculum
Core Modules
Credits
Aviation Operations
20.00
You’ll learn how airports function as business organisations including the day-to-day management and operation of both the airside and landside environments. Large airports require the management of diverse tasks for effective operations and this module will include case studies and engagement with airport staff to bring this industry to life.
Academic and Professional Skills
20.00
This module focuses on academic skills such as reading researching academic writing critical analysis referencing presentation. You’ll be guided in understanding assignment briefs and making plans before starting coursework. You will also develop an understanding of what skills are relevant in the professional world especially in aviation.
Fundamentals of Management
20.00
This module will help you to understand fundamental aviation financial and economic concepts. It’ll provide an understanding of key subjects such as financial statements ratio analysis and market structures. You’ll also gain an overview of airline financial performance the overriding reasons for their performance and airline metrics.
PPL Theory
This module will give you the theoretical knowledge to meet the requirements of the UK CAA (or EASA) Private Pilot Licence. All subjects are covered in depth allowing you to go on to take the PPL(A) theory exams. You’ll gain a sound understanding of basic aircraft operations the atmosphere human physiology/psychology and aviation law.
PPL Flying Aeroplanes
20.00
This module is mapped against the requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority Document CAP 804 and against EASA AMC1 FCL.235 Annex to ED Decision 2011/016/R. The module further fulfils the National Occupational Standards for Professional Pilots PPLFDC2 / PPLFDC3 / PPLFDC4 / PPLFDC5 / PPLFDC6 /PPLFDC8 / PPLFDC9 / PPLFDC10 / PPLFDC11 / PPLFDC12 / P...
Opportunity Modules
You must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 4 Opportunity modules from the Opportunity module catalogue.
Year 2
Core Modules
Credits
Aviation Economics
20.00
This module will help you understand interpret and critically analyse fundamental financial and economic concepts in aviation and in the wider business environment at an organisational level and at a macro level.
Aviation Marketing
20.00
You will examine how airlines and other aviation operators apply the principles of marketing to identify anticipate and satisfy customer requirements. Learn the basis of consumer behaviour the importance of branding the marketing techniques used by airlines and digital marketing including airline e-commerce and the use of social media.
Research Methods
20.00
The aim of the module is to provide you with an introduction to research methods and the skills necessary for planning and conducting research and enquiry within their field of study discipline or professional contexts.
Human Factors
20.00
The science of Human Factors has become one of the most important concepts in the investigation of accidents the training of pilots engineers and cabin crew. You’ll learn the skills necessary to critically analyse evaluate and classify as well as recognising human failings in an operational sense.
Optional Modules
Credits
Project Management
20.00
You’ll gain a good grasp of project management software to develop professional competencies in the use and application of this software and may go on to further develop your project management skills. This module also provides the opportunity for you to prepare for entry to the professional examinations.
Aviation Safety and Crisis Management
20.00
This module looks at how organisations can anticipate prepare for respond to and recover from a range of incidents including hazards and the resulting risks such as severe weather events and novel emergencies. You’ll discuss a range of threats that affect the aviation industry such as security incidents terrorism and other malicious events.
Aviation Logistics and Cargo
20.00
You’ll learn key principles of logistics in regard to air transportation develop an understanding of the principles and practices of the air cargo industry in a global context. Explore issues such as the economic principles of air freight the changing demands for new services and the types of aircraft fleets in air cargo operations.
Opportunity Modules
You must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 4 Opportunity modules from the Opportunity module catalogue.
Year 3
Core Modules
Credits
Sustainability and Ethics in Aviation
20.00
You’ll analyse how the industry is moving towards sustainability through initiatives and radical changes and what systems can implement and evaluate sustainability programmes. You’ll also look at Corporate Social Responsibility and the expectations of ethical business practice.
Extended Independent Work
40.00
This module will give you a thorough understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage projects within a complex and ever-changing environment. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management and gain the essential skills necessary to plan monitor control and deliver successful projects...
Operational Management in the Aviation Industry
20.00
Equip yourself with the knowledge and understanding of the organisational management and development of operations in an aviation environment. You’ll develop skills across a range of operational settings and ensure the practical operations understanding is developed within a framework of aviation regulation and law through CAA EASA ICAO.
The Aviation Business
20.00
Gain a wider understanding of aviation business with an overview of aviation business units and functional areas organisational structures and the micro and macro external environment. You’ll learn about suppliers and other stakeholders and the ways in which interactions with such organisations can determine ongoing aviation business performance...
Optional Modules
Credits
Airline Assessment Preparation Course
20.00
This has been created to enhance your professional pilot skills and provide you with the required knowledge and practice before undertaking a full day assessment that is equivalent to a standard airline pilot assessment interview. This may include pilot specific aptitude tests personal interview technical interview simulator assessment and more.
Aviation Strategy and Financial Performance
20.00
This module is designed to teach you about the links between aviation companies’ corporate strategies and financial performance. It’s perfect if you’re looking to strengthen your commercial and strategic understanding of commercial aviation businesses and the links between internal corporate planning and organisational financial outcomes.
Network Planning
20.00
An essential module for those interested in a career in the commercial department of an airline. You’ll learn about the techniques and tools used by commercial airlines to design their network manage airport slots and allocate the right fleet both in hub-based and point-to-point networks.
Digital Technology and Innovation in Aviation
20.00
