Sheffield Hallam University
Airline and Airport Management (top-up)
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom · UCAS D048
Level
Bachelor
Duration
1 year
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
D048
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Course Overview
Airline and Airport Management (top-up) at Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.
Student life (indicative)
Sheffield offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
30,765
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
International
14.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Airline and Airport Management (top-up)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Management
- Airlines
- Air transport management
- Airport planning
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
30,765
Total students
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
International Students
14%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Sheffield offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Sheffield offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Thriving student social scene
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.
- Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management.
- Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,380/month budget (housing $790, food $300, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. Sheffield Hallam students benefit from some of the UK's lowest student living costs.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,380/month budget (housing $790, food $300, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- Sheffield Hallam students benefit from some of the UK's lowest student living costs.