BA in Aviation Technology Applications
Course Overview
The BA in Aviation Technology Applications 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 aviation technology managers across digital systems, data strategy, biometric programmes and digital-transformation delivery, with an integrated placement window at UK airport CIO offices or airline digital teams.
By graduation you will hold a full honours degree, a placement portfolio and a career file ready for graduate-scheme applications at UK airport systems groups, London-based airline digital teams and international systems-integrator partners.
Key Features
- Curriculum aligned with IATA digital transformation leadership, ACI Airport Technology principles, UK CAA reference material and RAeS undergraduate frameworks
- Written and delivered by former aviation CIO office directors, airport systems heads and industry academics
- Reference to Chartered Management Institute (CMI) executive change frameworks
- Integrated placement window with UK airport CIO offices and airline digital teams
- Structured articulation route into the LSAAM MSc in Aviation Technology Applications
- Flexible on-campus, online and distance-learning delivery
- Assessment mix of academic essays, systems briefs, placement portfolios and a capstone dissertation
What You Will Learn
- Aviation systems landscape and integration between airlines and airports
- Digital-transformation programme delivery at graduate level
- Aviation cyber governance, resilience and incident response
- Data strategy, analytics and reporting for aviation environments
- Biometric programme delivery and passenger-technology management
- Systems-integrator and vendor governance at graduate level
- Aviation technology research methods and evidence-informed decision-making
- Regulator-facing technology reporting and change management
Who This Course Is For
- School leavers targeting graduate aviation-technology roles
- Higher Diploma holders progressing on a top-up route
- International applicants targeting a UK aviation-technology degree
- Career changers with strong IT profiles moving into aviation
- Aviation professionals seeking graduate-track technology qualifications
Career Pathways
- Aviation Technology Graduate Trainee
- Airport Systems Manager (developing)
- Airline Digital Operations Lead
- Aviation IT Programme Coordinator
- Airport Passenger Technology Lead
- Aviation Data and Reporting Manager
- Head of Airport Systems (career track)
The LSAAM careers service supports every Bachelor student with placement introductions, CV coaching, LinkedIn optimisation, mock interviews and structured introductions to UK aviation-technology employers, London airport CIO offices and international systems-integrator partners.
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 aviation technology
- 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, Airports Council International, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Royal Aeronautical Society, giving graduates credible, industry-referenced study behind them.
Tutors on the BA in Aviation Technology Applications come from head-of-technology and CIO office backgrounds, and delivery is available on campus, online and by distance learning for UK and international students.
Apply for BA in Aviation Technology Applications
The BA in Aviation Technology Applications is your full-honours undergraduate route into graduate aviation technology delivery. 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
















