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PhD of Aviation and Air Transport Management

London, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Full-time on-campus PhD in Aviation and Air Transport Management at the University of West London, based on an independent research project under academic supervision.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop the ability to investigate research questions in Aviation and Air Transport Management
evaluate evidence critically
communicate findings
and contribute independent scholarly analysis. These outcomes are inferred from the research degree type.

Career outcomes

The business sector
Travel technology
Airlines and airports
Destination management organisations
Public administration
Facilities
Facilities
Our West London Campus
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Curriculum

Research degree built around an independent project that produces an original contribution to the subject. Students work with a supervisor and second supervisor in regular one-to-one meetings
take structured research-methods training through the Graduate School
attend seminars and doctoral events
and defend the thesis in a viva voce examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

UK upper second-class honours degree (2:1) and a Master's with Merit or Distinction
Or recognised overseas equivalent
Research proposal required.

Accepted academic background

Good first degree (First or Upper Second) in a relevant field and a master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, MRes) with Merit or equivalent postgraduate or research experience, Research proposal

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each)
TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
Duolingo PTE Academic 58 (55+ each)
PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 4.5
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Research Proposal

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,000 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	West London campus (Ealing)
Faculty or school	London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Standard,Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.