Bachelor in Airport Ramp Services (BARS059)
Bachelor in Airport Ramp Services (BARS059) at LSTH
The ramp is one of the most demanding work environments in aviation. High-speed turnarounds, multiple vehicles, jet engines, weather, time pressure — and very little room for error. The Bachelor in Airport Ramp Services (BARS059) is for people who want to work that environment competently and progress into ramp supervision and management over time.
It is a full undergraduate degree, not a short induction. The intention is to give you a working understanding of airside safety, turnaround coordination, equipment handling and the leadership habits ramp teams actually need.
Why Ramp Services Is Worth Treating as a Career, Not a Stopgap
The industry is short of people who can run a ramp shift well. That gap is a career opportunity. The Bachelor in Airport Ramp Services (BARS059) treats ramp work as a serious operational discipline, building from airside safety fundamentals through turnaround orchestration, GSE awareness and team leadership. Graduates can credibly target ramp supervisor and station-management routes.
Who This Bachelor Is For
- Existing ramp staff aiming at supervisor and station-management positions.
- School leavers interested in airside operations as a long-term career.
- Aviation enthusiasts who prefer hands-on operational environments to office work.
- International students targeting ground handling careers in London and beyond.
Career Pathways
Graduates of the Bachelor in Airport Ramp Services typically progress into ramp agent senior roles, ramp supervisor, turnaround coordinator, GSE management, station management trainee programmes and broader airside operations functions. Some move into ground handling head-office roles in operations, training or safety over time.
How the Programme Is Delivered
LSTH delivers the Bachelor in Airport Ramp Services (BARS059) on campus in London and through distance-learning routes for ramp staff already in employment. Practical exposure is a discussion point at enrolment.
Entry Requirements
- Completion of secondary education suitable for undergraduate entry (or equivalent qualification).
- IELTS 5.5–6.0 (or equivalent) for international applicants.
- Applicants typically aged 18+.
- Ramp work has its own physical and security clearance requirements with employers — those sit outside the academic course.
Apply for the Bachelor in Airport Ramp Services (BARS059)
To enrol in the Bachelor in Airport Ramp Services (BARS059), click Enroll Now. The admissions team at London School of Tourism and Hospitality will reply within one working day.
