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International Airline and Airport Management

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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Course summary

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
This course responds to the growing need for skilled professionals in the ever-expanding aviation and travel industry. Every day, 12.5 million passengers are flown, and 128,000 flights transport $18 billion worth of goods. With global air passenger numbers forecasted to double by 2042*, the aviation industry needs professionals with sound business skills and a good understanding of the entire industry.
Surrey has nearly 60 years’ experience of training leaders in travel, tourism and hospitality and the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence.
Our dedicated team of teaching experts will give you the skills, knowledge and networks needed to excel in the ever-evolving aviation industry.
The University currently collaborates with Heathrow, Gatwick and Farnborough airports – all of which are located nearby – through a network of contacts. Through these contacts, our students have the opportunity to take part in field trips and in events such as careers fairs and guest lectures.
Explore the intersection of AI, space research and the future of tourism within our curriculum, opening pathways to understanding emerging trends in leisure and travel, including space tourism.
During the course you’ll also have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for roles in the aviation industry and, if you’d like to specialise in this exciting area after you graduate, we also offer our own MSc in Air Transport Management.

IATA (https://www.iata.org/en/iata-repository/pressroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-benefits-aviation-statistics/)
*Airports Council International (https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2024/02/19/global-air-passenger-numbers-forecast-to-double-by-2042/)

What you will study
This is a brand new and exciting course starting in September 2025.

You’ll receive a comprehensive education that integrates airline and airport management. We offer our students a holistic knowledge of air transport and its related sectors, fostering interdisciplinary knowledge. The programme draws on the University’s areas of excellence in AI, sustainability and space.

We’ll provide the right combination of topics to form the foundation of your world-class aviation career. You will learn about various aspects of aviation and how they interconnect. These include:

Airline and airport management
Strategic planning and development in aviation
Airline, airport and cargo operations
Innovation and data analytics in aviation
Sustainability in aviation
Revenue management
The business environment
Marketing
Finance
Human resources.
International Airline and Airport Management BSc at Surrey has been built with your employability in mind so you can take off in your aviation career.

We are committed to delivering exceptional training that will empower you to become an innovative and highly skilled specialist in aviation management. With a perfect blend of academic knowledge and practical skills, you will be equipped to meet both the present and future needs of the industry.

Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

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29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
N321
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N321
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via international@surrey.ac.uk Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BCC

Overall: BCC Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Overall: DMM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 18 credits P: 6 credits

Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 credits at distinction, 18 at merit and 6 at pass.

Scottish Higher - BBBBC

Overall: BBBBC GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC

Overall: BCC GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points

Overall: 30 GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Overall: Pass overall with BCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.

Extended Project - A

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).

T Level - M

Overall: Merit overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C).

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2025/26:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2025-entry

Sponsorship information

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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