How long does the MSc in Aviation International Studies take to complete?

The MSc in Aviation International Studies runs across a 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route band, chosen so that on-campus, online and distance-learning students can complete the MSc in Aviation International Studies at a pace that fits work, family and international travel commitments.

What delivery modes are available for the MSc in Aviation International Studies?

The MSc in Aviation International Studies is delivered in three modes: on-campus in London, fully online and distance learning. All three routes cover the same MSc in Aviation International Studies learning outcomes and lead to the same LSAAM award.

Is the MSc in Aviation International Studies recognised by UK and international aviation employers?

The MSc in Aviation International Studies is aligned with the standards of recognised UK and international aviation bodies including the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), so graduates of the MSc in Aviation International Studies enter the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

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

Applicants to the MSc in Aviation International Studies normally meet the LSAAM Master (MSc / MA) entry route, which covers prior qualifications, English language, references and a short statement of interest for the MSc in Aviation International Studies. Full details are listed in the entry requirements section above.

How much does the MSc in Aviation International Studies cost and are payment plans available?

Fees for the MSc in Aviation International Studies vary by mode and by domestic or international status. LSAAM publishes current MSc in Aviation International Studies fees on the enrolment page and offers instalment plans, employer sponsorship and scholarship support for eligible applicants to the MSc in Aviation International Studies.

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Course Overview

The MSc in Aviation International Studies is a 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route Master (MSc / MA) at the London School of Aviation & Airport Management (LSAAM) that takes a research-informed executive view of aviation international studies. The programme sits inside the Airline Management & Services portfolio and is written against Institute of Customer Service (ICS) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidance, so learners work with the vocabulary, standards and reporting expectations used across UK and international aviation from the very first module. Teaching is delivered on-campus in London, fully online and through a distance-learning route, which means UK-based applicants, working aviation professionals and international students can all follow the same MSc in Aviation International Studies outcomes at a pace that fits their schedule.

By the end of the MSc in Aviation International Studies, students shape strategy, lead multi-site portfolios and contribute to sector-level thinking in aviation international studies settings, communicate confidently with airline, airport and regulatory stakeholders, and are ready to move into executive, consultancy and policy roles or progress to the next stage of the LSAAM articulation route. Coursework is scaffolded around live case material from full-service carriers, low-cost carriers, London airports, ground handling providers and aviation consultancies, so every assignment on the MSc in Aviation International Studies builds practical evidence you can use in interviews, assessment centres and internal promotion conversations.

Key Features

Applied coverage of passenger experience, cabin service, revenue and airline commercial disciplines
Case studies from full-service carriers, low-cost carriers, charter operators and regional UK airlines
Strategic exposure to CRM, loyalty, brand and complaint-recovery practice
Delivery available on-campus in London, online and via distance learning
Employer-facing career service with sessions on airline assessment centres and cabin crew recruitment
Industry guest sessions from airline operations and customer experience professionals
Curriculum shaped by Institute of Customer Service (ICS) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards for airline commercial and passenger services

What You Will Learn

Understand traffic rights, bilaterals and open skies vocabulary
Analyse international airline network and hub strategy
Compare airport regulation and privatisation models across regions
Understand cross-cultural service expectations across international passenger groups
Interpret international sustainability and emissions frameworks
Support cross-border projects inside airline and airport groups
Compare UK aviation practice with regional and international benchmarks
Interpret ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices in international operations

Who This Course Is For

Existing airline, airport or ground handling staff formalising their experience into a recognised award
Applicants planning to progress into higher LSAAM programmes in aviation and articulate into the next level
Senior practitioners and career-progression candidates looking for a credible UK route into aviation international studies
Career changers moving into airline, airport or aviation-services work who need a structured study route
International applicants seeking a London-recognised aviation study route with flexible delivery

Career Pathways

Airline Service Delivery Manager
Airline Brand Manager
Airline Regional Manager
Airline Operations Manager
Cabin Crew Manager
Airline Customer Experience Manager

The LSAAM careers service supports every learner on the MSc in Aviation International Studies with CV and LinkedIn reviews, structured interview preparation, assessment centre practice and introductions to UK airline groups, London airports, ground handling providers and international aviation employers relevant to aviation international studies. Career coaches work with students on individual progression plans, help map aviation international studies experience onto UK sector role titles and connect graduates with LSAAM alumni working across the airline, airport and aviation-services communities.

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 the applicant’s chosen area of aviation specialisation
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Why Study at LSAAM

LSAAM is the London School of Aviation & Airport Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, commercial and strategic disciplines that run modern airlines, airports and the wider aviation sector. Every LSAAM programme, including the MSc in Aviation International Studies, is aligned with recognised UK and international aviation bodies such as Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and each module is written to reflect the vocabulary and reporting expectations that UK aviation employers use in day-to-day operational, safety and commercial work.

Our aviation international studies teaching is written by former airline operations managers, airport duty managers, ground handling leaders, aviation safety officers and commercial aviation professionals, and delivered across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes so working aviation professionals and international applicants can study the MSc in Aviation International Studies without stepping away from their careers. The LSAAM articulation model means Certificate and Diploma routes lead cleanly into Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma, honours degree and Master’s options, giving students a long-term study pathway into senior airline, airport and aviation-consultancy roles.

Apply for MSc in Aviation International Studies

The MSc in Aviation International Studies is open for applications on rolling intakes across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes, with instalment plans and scholarship support available for eligible applicants. Advance into executive aviation leadership with LSAAM with a programme that keeps aviation international studies at the centre of every module, connects your study to real UK aviation practice, and prepares you to step into executive, consultancy and policy roles with a credible, industry-referenced qualification behind you. Speak to the LSAAM admissions team for entry advice, mode selection and articulation planning, or begin your application for the MSc in Aviation International Studies directly today. Enrol Now.