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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N85F

Aviation Management (with Foundation Year)

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
N/ATuition Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BA (Hons) Aviation Management (with Foundation Year) at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. Developed with industry to help your career take off in the Aviation sector. Start your journey to becoming a high-flying specialist manager in the global aviation industry with one of the world’s only Aviation Management degrees approved by The Royal Aeronautical Society. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
Academic English and Professional Communication
Introduction to Aviation Industry
Global Aviation Operations
Aviation Law and Regulation
Strategic Management in Aviation
Airport Operations and Ground Services
Human Factors and Safety Management
UCAS Code:N85F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Course Content Students attending this programme will study a wide range of aviation management subject areas, with 80 credits per year being delivered by Cardiff School of Management (CSM) and 40 credits (4 separate courses) per year being delivered by Embry-Riddle Worldwide – namely

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£19,500£23,000£28,000
5 years£22,000£26,500£34,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Aviation Management (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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