Airline and Airport Management (Top-up) BA (Hons) - Clearing

Delve into the inner workings of the aviation sector and gain real-world experience of working in an airport, for an airline, or a global aviation brand with this top-up course. Guest lectures and field trips enable you to witness first-hand how an airports, airlines and regulatory bodies function.From check-in, security, and consumer shopping, through to managing passengers, VIP lounges and boarding, this course allows you to walk in the passengers’ shoes to meet the demands of existing and future passengers in a very crowded market.You examine future airline and airport trends, focusing on the need for airlines to differentiate in a competitive market, and create innovative business models to support global economic growth. You explore the evolution of the industry, and the value of air travel in opening up the world to us, looking at the importance of connectivity and how ambitious aviation strategies can bring together people and places.Develop your business acumen, vocational expertise and management insight by studying key theories and current practices, including crisis and safety management, consumer and marketing theories, dealing with difficult people, managing teams, counter terrorism, business resilience, and service levels.

1. Quality teaching – you are taught by industry professionals who have worked for global brands.2. Industry input – leading collaborations with national and international sector organisations, which provide a wealth of guest lectures and field visits to facilitate your professional and research opportunities.3. Work experience – take part in a range of work experience opportunities including placements and internships with regional, national and global businesses.4. Entrepreneurial opportunities: our students have created 500 new business start-ups through Launchpad – a start-up community who provide support and advice for students looking to start a new business venture.You also benefit from our collaboration with Teesside International Airport who host field trips and guest lectures for our students to provide a rich and immersive learning experience. We are a member of the Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), giving you access to a dedicated ITT Future You Talent Hub. As an ITT member you can engage with national and international events and develop your professional network with organisations.

You also benefit from our collaboration with Teesside International Airport who host field trips and guest lectures for our students to provide a rich and immersive learning experience.You can progress into careers including:1. Aeroplane manufacturing2. Air crew3. Air traffic control4. Airfield operations5. Airline operations6. Airline training7. Airport director8. Airport manager9. Airport operations10. Airport security manager11. Aviation regulation12. Baggage handling13. Border agency14. Cargo management15. Commercial aircraft worthiness16. Freight companies17. IT services18. Marketing19. Meteorologist20. Procurement.