How long is the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies?

The MSc in Airport Aviation Studies runs across a 12 to 18-month full postgraduate route, with flexible pacing built in so senior applicants can complete the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies around executive commitments and international travel.

How is the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies delivered?

You can study the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies on campus in central London, fully online from anywhere in the world, or by distance learning with dissertation supervision. You may switch mode during your enrolment on the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies where career schedules require it.

Is the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies recognised internationally?

The MSc in Airport Aviation Studies is aligned with the guidance frameworks of RAeS, IATA and ACI, giving international applicants a credible, London-issued postgraduate qualification. The MSc in Airport Aviation Studies is designed for senior leaders working across UK and international airport environments.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies?

Applicants to the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies need a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, or 5+ years senior airport experience, together with the English proficiency, research statement and reference expectations set out on the LSAAM admissions page for the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies.

How much does the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies cost?

Tuition fees for the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies are published on the LSAAM course fees page. Payment plans, early-application discounts and international scholarship routes are available on request from the LSAAM admissions team, so applicants can plan the cost of the MSc in Airport Aviation Studies in a way that fits their situation.

MSc in Airport Aviation Studies | LSAAM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MSc in Airport Aviation Studies is a 12 to 18-month LSAAM Master's degree delivered on campus, online and by distance learning. It is built around the research-informed executive integrated study of airport operations, commercial, safety and community themes, and is written to sit alongside the guidance published by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI).

By graduation you will be able to lead a research-informed integrated airport strategy, present at board level, and step into senior integrated airport leadership at UK and international airport groups.

Key Features

Research-informed curriculum aligned with the guidance frameworks of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and IATA
Written and delivered by former airport programme directors and senior strategy consultants
Live case studies drawn from full-service carriers, low-cost carriers and UK regional operators
Reference to the standards of ACI, AOA and the CAA where credible to the subject
Dissertation or capstone project on a chosen integrated airport theme
Executive skills workshops on stakeholder influence and board-level communication
Careers service coverage on executive CV, LinkedIn and structured introductions to UK airport senior teams

What You Will Learn

The board-level role of integrated airport departments
Research-informed integrated airport strategy for UK and international airports
Integrated airport transformation across operations, commercial and community
How integrated airport KPIs are reported to airport boards
How airport research and analytics inform executive integrated decisions
How integrated airport strategy aligns with ACI, AOA and CAA policy
How to lead an integrated airport dissertation project
How to present a board-level integrated airport investment case

Who This Course Is For

Integrated airport managers moving into senior leadership
Career changers with 5+ years senior airport experience
Airport consultants moving into executive integrated roles
International applicants seeking a UK-referenced integrated airport Master's
Aspiring airport programme and strategy directors

Career Pathways

Head of Integrated Airport Operations
Airport Integrated Director
Airport Duty Director
Airport Commercial Director
Airport Safety Director
Airport Community Engagement Director
Airport Programme Director

The LSAAM careers service supports every Master's student with executive CV coaching, LinkedIn optimisation, senior interview preparation and structured introductions to UK airline groups, London airports and international aviation employers.

Entry Requirements

A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline
Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior airline or airport experience
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
A 500-word research statement covering your chosen area of integrated airport specialisation
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Why Study at LSAAM

LSAAM is the London School of Aviation and Airport Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused entirely on the operational, commercial and strategic disciplines that run modern airlines and airports. Every LSAAM programme is aligned with recognised UK and international aviation bodies including the Royal Aeronautical Society, the UK Civil Aviation Authority, IATA and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Our tutors are former airport programme directors, strategy consultants, duty directors and executive advisors, and delivery is available on campus, online and by distance learning to fit working professionals and international students on any timezone.

Apply for MSc in Airport Aviation Studies

The MSc in Airport Aviation Studies is your credible, London-referenced route into board-level integrated airport leadership. Applications are open now for online, on-campus and distance-learning intakes and can be completed with a 500-word research statement and references. Advance into executive aviation leadership with LSAAM and secure your place on the next MSc in Airport Aviation Studies cohort. Enrol Now