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The aviation industry has bounced back with passenger air travel demand returning to pre-pandemic levels, alongside an increasing need for cargo and freight transportation to support global supply chains. Our aviation programmes provide the knowledge and skills that graduates need to thrive in this exciting and dynamic sector.

Buckinghamshire New University was the first higher education provider to introduce airline and airport management and pilot degrees in the UK. Our extensive experience in teaching aviation students means we have developed close relationships with a variety of businesses and bodies in the industry; this helps to ensure that students leave with the most up-to-date skills and inside knowledge, primed to enter employment.

Studying with us means you will learn with highly dedicated specialists, who have worked extensively in the fields they are teaching about, and have active national and international research profiles. In addition, guest speakers often deliver sessions for students within the University to enrich their learning. In the past, we have welcomed prestigious speakers from the likes of TUI and British Airways.

We encourage students to take part in our aviation mentoring programme, where we match them to lecturers, alumni and other industry professionals in their field of interest (from flight training to air traffic control). Students benefit from this one-on-one mentoring to help them build up their CV, knowledge and life skills alongside their degree course.

Students are also supported with state-of-the-art facilities on campus. For all aviation students, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, we have additional specialised simulation facilities allowing them to experience real-life airport scenarios, as well as developing their abilities in airfield planning and operations, and crisis and emergency management.

On top of services that BNU provides, we are also members of or partner with a range of external organisations to bolster your industry knowledge:

• We have access to the  software package which can greatly assist you in your learning and the completion of several assignments.
• We are classed as an Educational Establishment with  through our membership, giving you free access to the latest aviation news and developments.
• We’re part of the London Heathrow Skills Partnership â€“ this means that what you study is influenced by the UK’s largest airport and you’ll be one of the first to hear about opportunities. It also helps us to give you an up-to-date picture of what is going on in the industry throughout your studies.