How long does the MSc in Airline Management take to complete?

The MSc in Airline Management at LSILHHM runs across a duration band of 12 to 18 months at postgraduate level, with rolling intakes across the year. Study pace on the MSc in Airline Management is flexible and designed to fit working professionals as well as full-time students.

How is the MSc in Airline Management delivered?

The MSc in Airline Management is delivered across on-campus and online routes. Students on the MSc in Airline Management choose the mode that fits their location, work commitments and study preferences, and can combine both where practical.

Is the MSc in Airline Management recognised internationally?

The MSc in Airline Management is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Institute of Travel and Tourism and IATA. Graduates of the MSc in Airline Management step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Airline Management?

Entry to the MSc in Airline Management follows the standard LSILHHM MSc/MA requirements set out on this page. Applicants who are unsure whether their background fits the MSc in Airline Management are welcome to contact LSILHHM admissions.

How can I fund my study on the MSc in Airline Management?

Tuition-fee guidance and available payment plans for the MSc in Airline Management are shared during the application process. LSILHHM admissions will confirm the current fee structure for the MSc in Airline Management in writing before you commit to enrol.

MSc in Airline Management | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

Delivered by LSILHHM as a research-informed Master programme, the MSc in Airline Management builds credible travel and tourism capability through structured tuition and applied practice. Delivered across on-campus and online routes, the programme runs across a duration band of 12 to 18 months at postgraduate level, with rolling intakes across the year and alignment with Institute of Travel and Tourism standards where relevant to the subject.

On completion you will be able to step into roles across airport operators, destination management companies and adjacent employers with a structured London portfolio.

Key Features

A structured articulation into the next LSILHHM level for students planning long study routes
Case material drawn from destination management companies and international tour operators to keep applied content current
Alignment with IATA standards where relevant to the subject and level
A mentor system that pairs students with practitioners in airport operators and adjacent employers
Delivery across on-campus and online routes so working professionals and international students can study alongside their careers
Optional short-format masterclasses covering current issues in travel and tourism practice

What You Will Learn

Applying CMI and CIM leadership and commercial guidance
Coordinating disruption management, delay recovery and crew rotations
Working with airport partners, ground handlers and lounge operators
Producing structured briefs for airline directors and boards
Applying IATA, CAA and Royal Aeronautical Society frameworks
Reading load factor, yield and on-time-performance data

Who This Course Is For

Aspiring hospitality entrepreneurs and consultants building a strategic evidence base
Career-progression candidates targeting director-level or consulting roles
International applicants planning to lead teams across airport operators and destination management companies
Graduates in any discipline moving into senior travel and tourism management

Career Pathways

Senior Airport Passenger Services Manager
Senior Aviation Safety Officer
Senior Travel Agency Manager
Senior Airline Customer Experience Manager
Senior Tourism Development Officer

LSILHHM's careers service supports every student with CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation, alongside structured introductions to airport operators and other travel and tourism employers active in the UK and international market.

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 travel and tourism or luxury service 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 travel and tourism specialisation
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Applicants who are unsure whether their profile fits the MSc in Airline Management are welcome to contact the LSILHHM admissions team for an informal pre-application conversation.

Why Study at LSILHHM

LSILHHM is the London School of International Luxury Hospitality and Hotel Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, service and strategic disciplines that run five-star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties, premium tourism and luxury travel worldwide.

Every LSILHHM programme is built and reviewed by former luxury hotel and resort operators, and is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them. Students on the MSc in Airline Management join a wider LSILHHM community that also includes on-campus, online and distance learners across all four LSILHHM departments, supported by careers introductions to airport operators, destination management companies and other UK and international employers.

Applied assessment across the MSc in Airline Management keeps the workload realistic for students balancing study with employment or family responsibilities.

Students on the MSc in Airline Management join a cohort drawn from across the UK and a wide range of international markets, which enriches classroom discussion.

The MSc in Airline Management is built around applied briefs, so students leave with tangible portfolio evidence rather than abstract lecture notes.

Content on the MSc in Airline Management draws on live case material from UK and international travel and tourism employers rather than generic textbook examples.

Progression conversations are held throughout the MSc in Airline Management so students can plan their next LSILHHM step early.

Learning material for the MSc in Airline Management is refreshed at each intake to reflect current travel and tourism practice in the UK and internationally.

Weekly tutor contact on the MSc in Airline Management keeps students on pace and supported throughout the programme.

The MSc in Airline Management is designed to be accessible to students who are new to formal study, and rigorous enough to satisfy applicants already working in the sector.

Study rhythms on the MSc in Airline Management respect the reality that many candidates are already working in travel and tourism settings.

The MSc in Airline Management operates on rolling intakes so applicants can start at a time that suits their availability.

Applied projects on the MSc in Airline Management are chosen to build a portfolio a graduate can show at interview.

Applied briefs on the MSc in Airline Management are graded on evidence, clarity and professional voice rather than academic jargon.

Tuition on the MSc in Airline Management balances directed learning with independent reading and applied practice.

Feedback from previous MSc in Airline Management cohorts is used to refine module design at each intake.

Reading lists on the MSc in Airline Management draw on recognised UK and international travel and tourism publications from bodies including Institute of Travel and Tourism and IATA.

Apply for MSc in Airline Management

The MSc in Airline Management accepts applications throughout the year, with rolling admissions across on-campus and online routes. Your application should reference your interest in travel and tourism and any relevant experience or study, however brief. Advance into executive luxury hospitality leadership with LSILHHM. Enrol Now.