BSC (Hons) Air Traffic Mgt PRINT

Features• Three-year part-time, industry-relevant Honours degree programme • Predominantly online learning with tutor support• Work-based mentor support may be available• Online learning complemented with a twice a year, two-day campus-based residential seminar and group work activity event (dictated by the geographic base of the students)• Programme runs on a traditional two-semester schedule with built-in flexibility to meet student needs

Study mode• Part Time (structured): 3 years• Studying individual modules for CPD

Start datesSeptember

Career OpportunitiesOnce you have successfully completed the BSc (Hons) in Air Traffic Management you may consider a management career in the air traffic management sector of the aviation operations industry including:

• Air Traffic Control Manager• Aviation Operations Management• Aviation Project Manager• Safety Manager• Quality Manager

Successful graduates can also progress to our postgraduate courses in:

• MBA Aviation• MSc Air Transport Operations and Management

FeesFor the most up-to-date information, please see www.uhi.ac.uk/fees

Entry requirements• Applicants need to be in employment and hold a civilian ATCO license or an equivalent certification for military personnel. 

• Applicants with other relevant qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

How to applywww.uhi.ac.uk/air-traffic

For more information, please contact:[email protected]

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BSc (Hons)Air Traffic Management

What is special about this course?The BSc (Hons) Air Traffic Management programme aims to produce highly motivated, innovative and creative graduates to meet the increasing need for air traffic operations and management professionals within the broad air transport sector of the aviation industry.

The programme is especially designed to appeal to licensed Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs), to provide educational progression and development in a range of worthwhile careers within the sector. Individual learning modules within the BSc (Hons) programme will also provide continued professional development (CPD) opportunities for employed ATCOs throughout their career development. To meet these diverse needs, the programme is as flexible and accessible as possible to satisfy the qualification requirements, while integrating with workplace development opportunities.

The programme is devised to integrate with learner’s employment in the air traffic control sector of aviation. Such an environment will provide workplace learning and assessment opportunities that represent real-life activities. Consequently, the programme will have links with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), in the civil and military sectors.

Programme contentStudied over three years, two semesters per year:

BSc

Modules include:• Safety and Security of Air Traffic Operations

• Airline Operations and Management

• Airport and Aerodrome Operations and Management

• Air Transport Project Management

• Air Traffic Operations Management

• Quality and Safety Systems for Aviation

BSc (Hons)

Modules include:• Aviation Crisis Management

• Sustainable Management of Air Traffic Operations

• Airspace Management

• Management of Risk in Aviation (option)

• Global Aviation Business Environment and Society (option)

• Air Traffic Management Project (dissertation)

Study methodYou will study through supported online learning using our virtual learning environment (VLE), allowing you to manage workplace commitments and study from home.

Campus-based residential events will be held at regional centres twice a year (dictated by the geographic base of the students).

“ This unique BSc Honours degree has been designed in conjunction with the Air Traffic Management industry to ensure that the qualification is highly relevant, as well as providing career progression for people working in the industry. In doing so, the qualification significantly contributes to capacity and capability building within the broad air traffic management sector. Air traffic management is currently going through revolutionary changes which this BSc will support through the inclusion of exciting topics such as airspace management, sustainability of air traffic operations and crisis management. ”

David Adcock, Programme Leader

“ The BSc in Air Traffic Management represents an excellent opportunity for air traffic control officers to obtain a qualification that has real relevance to the profession and will in time become the benchmark for management-level positions. ”

Pat Nolan, General Manager Air Traffic Services -

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