How long is the BA in Airline International Operations?

The BA in Airline International Operations runs across 36 months as a full honours degree, with top-up routes available for holders of an LSAAM Higher Diploma or comparable Level 5 qualification.

How is the BA in Airline International Operations delivered?

You can study the BA in Airline International Operations on campus in central London, fully online, or by distance learning with tutor support, and placement components are coordinated with UK long-haul carriers.

Is the BA in Airline International Operations internationally recognised?

Yes. The BA in Airline International Operations is a UK honours-level degree aligned with IATA operational leadership, ICAO annexes, EASA and UK CAA international-operations reference material.

What are the entry requirements for the BA in Airline International Operations?

Applicants need A-Levels (BBC), IB (26+) or overseas equivalent, IELTS 6.0 English where relevant, a personal statement and two references for the BA in Airline International Operations.

How much does the BA in Airline International Operations cost?

Tuition fees for the BA in Airline International Operations are published on the LSAAM fees page and payment plans, scholarships and international bursary options are available from admissions.

BA in Airline Int'l Operations | LSAAM London | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The BA in Airline International Operations is a full honours undergraduate degree delivered over 36 months on campus, online and by distance learning, with top-up routes available for holders of an LSAAM Higher Diploma. The degree develops graduate-ready international airline operations managers across station, network and downroute functions, with an integrated placement window at UK long-haul carriers or international handling groups.

By graduation you will hold a full honours degree, a placement portfolio and a career file ready for graduate-scheme applications at UK long-haul carriers, London-based network duty offices and international handling groups.

Key Features

Curriculum aligned with IATA operational leadership standards, ICAO Chicago Convention annexes, UK CAA international-operations governance and EASA reference material
Written and delivered by former airline network duty directors, station managers and industry academics
Reference to Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) undergraduate frameworks
Integrated placement window with UK long-haul carriers and international handling groups
Structured articulation route into the LSAAM MSc in Airline International Operations
Flexible on-campus, online and distance-learning delivery
Assessment mix of academic essays, network briefs, placement portfolios and a capstone dissertation

What You Will Learn

International airline operations strategy across network and station functions
Downroute portfolio governance and station-network leadership
Long-haul disruption command and executive reputation leadership
Cross-border traffic-rights, overflight and diplomatic strategic issues
International crewing under flight-time limitations and positioning strategy
Cross-cultural operations leadership across multi-national station teams
Aviation research methods applied to international operations
Regulator engagement across UK CAA, EASA and international authorities

Who This Course Is For

School leavers targeting graduate international airline operations roles
Higher Diploma holders progressing on a top-up route
International applicants targeting a UK long-haul airline degree
Career changers with strong academic profiles moving into aviation
Aviation professionals seeking graduate-track international operations qualifications

Career Pathways

Airline International Operations Graduate Trainee
Airline Station Manager
Airline Network Duty Officer
Airline International Handling Manager
Airline Long-Haul Disruption Manager
Airline Downroute Operations Manager
Head of Airline International Operations (career track)

The LSAAM careers service supports every Bachelor student with placement introductions, CV coaching, LinkedIn optimisation, mock interviews and structured introductions to UK long-haul carriers, London-based network duty offices and international handling groups.

Entry Requirements

A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
A completed Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
Personal statement outlining career objectives in international airline operations
Two academic or professional references

Why Study at LSAAM

LSAAM is a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, commercial and strategic disciplines running modern airlines and airports. Every LSAAM programme is aligned with recognised UK and international aviation bodies including IATA, ICAO, EASA, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, giving graduates credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Tutors on the BA in Airline International Operations come from head-of-international backgrounds and delivery is available on campus, online and by distance learning to fit UK and international students.

Apply for BA in Airline International Operations

The BA in Airline International Operations is your full-honours undergraduate route into graduate international airline operations. Applications are open now for on-campus, online and distance-learning intakes, with top-up routes for Higher Diploma holders. Apply for your full LSAAM undergraduate aviation degree and confirm your place on the next Bachelor cohort. Enrol Now