What you'll study

Capitalising on its location in the heart of west London, just 12km from Heathrow – one of the world's busiest international airports, the University of West London has strong links with Heathrow Airport Limited, as well as numerous other airlines and aviation companies.

As well as being delivered by a diverse and experienced team of experts in the aviation industry, you will benefit from the university’s Boeing 737 flight simulator facility which provides a practical learning environment.

Additionally, industry visits and engaging lectures from guest speakers will keep you knowledgeable about the latest industry insights and developments.

Throughout the course, you will learn about a variety of aviation business models and strategies, discover how airports enable people to move around the globe, learn how the global aviation system operates in a safe and efficient manner and much more.

Upon completion, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required for graduate employment and further training to manage in this exciting industry.

Foundation year

There are many reasons for joining a foundation year course; you may not have the exact subjects or grades at A level to meet the entry requirements, you may have been living abroad or want to change direction with your career. Whatever your starting point, the foundation year offers a firm grounding in the skills and knowledge that you will need to get the most from your studies and thrive at University.

Successful completion of the foundation year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.