Bachelor in Air Cargo and Logistics Management (BACLM051)
Bachelor in Air Cargo and Logistics Management (BACLM051) at LSTH
The Bachelor in Air Cargo and Logistics Management (BACLM051) is for students who want to build the operational vocabulary of air cargo from the ground up. Think of it as moving from "I know there are warehouses near airports" to "I can read a flight manifest, follow a shipment through customs, and tell you why a build-up plan looks the way it does." It's grounded, practical and aimed squarely at the cargo and logistics labour market.
For a sector that moves a remarkable share of world trade by value, air cargo doesn't get enough air time in mainstream business education. This degree closes that gap.
The Industry Backdrop
Demand for air freight follows pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, perishables and high-value time-critical goods. Recent years have shown how exposed global supply chains can be when air capacity tightens — and how valuable trained cargo coordinators and forwarders become when it does. The Bachelor in Air Cargo and Logistics Management (BACLM051) tunes you into that reality rather than treating cargo as a sub-topic of generic logistics.
Who Tends to Enrol
- School leavers who already lean toward a logistics or aviation career.
- Family-business members from forwarding firms wanting formal credentials.
- Current airport or warehouse staff seeking a step into cargo planning.
- International students aiming at handler, integrator or forwarder roles globally.
Where Graduates Go
Graduates of the Bachelor in Air Cargo and Logistics Management (BACLM051) typically progress into operations and customer-facing roles with cargo handlers, airline cargo divisions, integrators and freight forwarders. With time, common moves are into team-leader, supervisor and planner roles. Some go further into commercial side roles — sales and account management for cargo carriers. None of this is guaranteed; like any career, it depends on effort, opportunities and the wider market.
Delivery Format
You can study on-campus in London or through distance/online learning if you're working or based abroad. Module sequence and intake dates are confirmed at enrolment.
Entry Requirements
- Secondary education completed.
- IELTS 5.5–6.0 for international applicants without prior English-medium study.
- Minimum age 17.
- An interest in aviation operations, trade and supply chain workflows.
Apply for the Bachelor in Air Cargo and Logistics Management (BACLM051)
If you want a serious entry route into the cargo industry rather than a generic business or logistics path, this degree gets you there. Click Enroll Now and the LSTH admissions team will respond within one working day to walk you through fees, intakes and any visa-related considerations.
