How long is the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems?

The MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems runs across a 12 to 18 months study window, with flexible pacing built in so applicants can complete the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems around shift work, family or existing professional responsibilities.

How is the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems delivered?

You can study the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems on campus in central London, fully online from anywhere in the world, or by distance learning with tutor support, and you may switch mode during your enrolment on the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems.

Is the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems recognised internationally?

Yes. The MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems is aligned with the guidance and reference frameworks of RAeS, IATA, ACI, giving international applicants a credible London-issued qualification and evidence of industry-referenced study.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems?

Applicants to the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems typically need A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline, and Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior airline or airport experience, plus reliable internet for online delivery, though experienced aviation professionals may apply via the LSAAM portfolio route into the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems.

How much does the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems cost?

Tuition fees for the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems are published on the LSAAM course fees page and payment-plan options, early-application discounts and international scholarship routes are available on request from the admissions team for the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems.

MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems | LSAAM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems is a research-informed postgraduate degree delivered over 12 to 18 months in an executive-oriented format focused on aviation-driven tourism systems. The programme sits alongside Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) guidance and is built for senior professionals moving into executive practice, consultancy and board-facing aviation roles. Master's students take core taught modules on aviation strategy, applied research methods, executive leadership and specialist electives, then complete an original dissertation on a live aviation question co-shaped with the LSAAM industry advisory network.

By graduation you will be able to critique executive practice in aviation-driven tourism systems, produce research-informed strategic proposals, complete a dissertation or capstone project on a live aviation question, and evidence readiness for executive, consultancy, policy and board-facing roles. Master's graduates move into head-of and director-track positions with UK carriers, London airports and international aviation groups, into aviation consultancy engagements with major advisory firms, and into policy, association and regulatory-adjacent roles at industry bodies and government departments.

Key Features

Curriculum aligned with the guidance frameworks of Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Aligned to Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and IATA agency-programme references
Delivered with case studies of UK inbound and outbound tourism corridors
Introduces sustainability, CORSIA and CAA consumer-protection frameworks
Live case studies from UK full-service carriers, low-cost carriers, London airports and ground handling providers
Referenced to Airports Council International (ACI) standards where relevant
Original dissertation on a live aviation question with LSAAM industry advisory-network shaping

What You Will Learn

The role of air connectivity in destination development and inbound tourism
Airline-tour-operator partnerships, seat-only and package-holiday distribution
UK outbound and inbound tourism corridors and the London hub effect
Airport commercial revenue from tourism footfall and duty-free retail
Sustainable-tourism and aviation-emissions vocabulary
IATA BSP, ABTA bonding and consumer-protection basics for aviation-tourism
Digital travel-trade distribution and metasearch/OTA interactions
Executive research, applied strategy design and dissertation-level critical analysis

Who This Course Is For

Applicants combining airline, airport and tourism-industry ambitions
International applicants seeking a UK-referenced aviation-tourism qualification
Travel agency staff moving into airline and tour operator coordination
Career changers targeting destination-management and airline-partnership roles
Senior professionals moving into executive, consultancy and strategy roles

Career Pathways

Aviation Tourism Manager
Aviation Business Manager
Airline Marketing Manager
Airline Sales Manager
Airline Regional Manager
Aviation Consultant
Aviation Strategy Analyst

The LSAAM careers service supports every Master student with CV coaching, LinkedIn optimisation, mock interviews and structured introductions to UK airline recruiters, London airport employers, ground handling providers and international carrier assessment programmes. Master's graduates from the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems move into head-of and director-track appointments with UK carriers, London airports and international aviation groups, into aviation consultancy engagements with major advisory firms, into policy, association and regulatory-adjacent roles across the sector, and into board-facing strategic leadership.

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

Experienced aviation professionals without a first degree can be considered for the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems through the LSAAM senior-experience route, backed by a strong research statement.

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, airports and the wider aviation industry. Every LSAAM programme is aligned with recognised UK and international aviation bodies including the Royal Aeronautical Society, the UK Civil Aviation Authority, IATA, Airports Council International, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and the Chartered Management Institute, so students graduate with credible, industry-referenced study behind them and a clear articulation ladder into the next LSAAM programme.

Our curriculum is written by former airline operations managers, airport duty managers, ground handling leaders, aviation safety officers, commercial airline professionals and airport development specialists, and delivered across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes to fit working professionals and international students. LSAAM students on the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems receive dedicated career support covering CV coaching, LinkedIn optimisation, interview preparation, mock airline and airport assessment panels, professional-body membership guidance, and structured introductions to UK airline groups, London airports, ground handling providers, cargo operators, aviation consultancies, air traffic services and international aviation employers. The LSAAM articulation model means every Certificate and Diploma leads cleanly into an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma and full honours degree, with Master's routes for those aiming at senior aviation management, consultancy and executive roles across UK and international aviation.

Apply for MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems

The MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems is your structured route into executive-level practice across UK and international aviation. Applications are open now for online, on-campus and distance-learning intakes, can be completed in a single sitting with a short statement of interest, and are supported by a friendly LSAAM admissions team who will walk you through tuition fees, scholarship options, payment plans, entry-route flexibility for experienced applicants and the option to switch delivery mode during your enrolment on the MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems. Speak to the LSAAM admissions team, request a full course pack, book a one-to-one consultation, or start your application today. Advance into executive aviation leadership with LSAAM and secure your place on the next LSAAM MSc in Aviation Tourism Systems cohort. Enrol Now