FdSc Aviation Management & Operations Foundation degree at Craven College
FdSc Aviation Management & Operations at Craven College. Taught at The Aviation Academy, it equips you with practical and theoretical knowledge in aviation business operations.
About this course
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FdSc Aviation Management & Operations is a Foundation degree (FdSc) at Craven College, based in The Aviation Academy. It runs 2 years, studied full-time.
For Aeronautical and aerospace engineering graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 15% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 85% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 45% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 (Yr 1) 5 modules
- Air Transport Development20 credits
Module details
provides you with the knowledge required to understand how the industry developed and how it fits together to form a seamless air transport system
Assessment: Assessed by a report and presentation
- Personal & Professional Development20 credits
Module details
serves as an introduction to study at this level. This module will helps you to identify, practise and reflect on study techniques, academic research and written work
Assessment: Assessed by a presentation and research project
- Customer Service Management in an Aviation Environment20 credits
Module details
provides you with a fundamental understanding of the customer service environment of airlines and airports, its relative importance to the organisations concerned, the methods used to evaluate its impact and how it might be managed effectively
Assessment: Assessed by a academic poster and written report
- Airline Operations20 credits
Module details
allows you to understand the characteristics of different airline operational models and you will discover the rationale behind aircraft choices and why airlines operate to some destinations but not to others
Assessment: Assessed by report and presentation
- Health, Safety & Security20 credits
Module details
focuses on the need to acquire specialist health, safety and security knowledge specific to the aviation industry
Assessment: Assessed by an audit report and presentation
Level 5 (Yr 2) 7 modules
- Airport Operations20 credits
Module details
will make you aware of the complex nature of airport operations and how the myriad of different organisations involved work together to ensure a safe, secure and efficient system
Assessment: Assessed by a written report & group presentation
- Human Resource Management20 credits
Module details
will develop your practical knowledge and develop skills through case studies of human resource management in a range of different organisational settings within the aviation industry
Assessment: Assessed by a presentation and case study
- Business Development & Marketing20 credits
Module details
give you an understanding of the way in which air transport organisations develop their business. You will analyse operating environments, set objectives and goals, determine strategy and develop tactics for airlines and airports
Assessment: Assessed by a written report and group presentation
- Decision Making in Air Transport Management20 credits
Module details
provides an understanding of the key management issues and emerging threats facing airlines and airports, the practises used to manage them and the impact on users
Assessment: Assessed by a written report
- Principles of Leadership & Management20 credits
Module details
focuses on the theories that have shaped the understanding of leadership and management and how it supports and provides guidance to action for managers and leaders, to help secure their business and its success within the aviation industry
Assessment: Assessed by a presentation and an academic poster
- Project Management20 credits
Module details
introduces key concepts and functions of project management, including assessing the viability, managing the performance and evaluating a project
Assessment: Assessed by an academic poster and written report
- Introduction to Aviation Economics20 credits
Module details
introduces you to the economics of air transport by exploring costs, revenues, the factors that impact on them and how they are managed. Current trends and developments within the aviation industry will be utilised to highlight the significance of economic theory within air transport
Assessment: Assessed by a portfolio
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the practical and strategic dimensions of aviation business operations. A course like this typically progresses from foundational management and organisational principles in Year 1, moving through core areas such as marketing, business economics and operations management. Year 2 builds on these with deeper study in supply chain management, organisational behaviour and strategy. Throughout, you'll explore how these principles apply to the aviation sector. You'll usually have the opportunity to pursue specialisations such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing, or people and HR, and the course normally culminates in a capstone project or consultancy exercise that integrates what you've learned.
Who it's for
This course suits those with A-level qualifications or equivalent who want to enter aviation management or progress to senior operational roles in the sector. It's designed for students seeking a structured, work-focused qualification that combines business fundamentals with aviation-specific knowledge. The two-year format allows faster entry into the profession than some longer degrees.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after completing their degree, with 60% in highly skilled work or further study. National Graduate Outcomes data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £24,000 to £32,000, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate labour market and vary by role, employer and location. The foundation degree pathway can lead to degree-level progression or direct employment in aviation operations, management or related sectors.
University & format
This Foundation degree is studied full-time over 2 years at Craven College, a higher education college, based at The Aviation Academy. The course is taught in English and is recognised by a UK degree-awarding body, meaning your qualification is nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| a Baccalaureate | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C88). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Craven College →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £23,000 – £26,000 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £21,500 | £16,000 – £26,500 | 25 |
| 5 years after | £25,000 | £20,500 – £33,500 | 30 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupationsSOC 2020 62 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £22,297
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Welfare and housing associate professionalsSOC 2020 322 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,937
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 30; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 6.5 out of 10: in work or study 85% · continued 45%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The Aviation Academy
272 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Craven College from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £8,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Craven College’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Craven College and gov.uk before you apply.
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