Bachelor in Tourism and Aviation Management (BTAM036)
Bachelor in Tourism and Aviation Management (BTAM036) at LSTH
The Bachelor in Tourism and Aviation Management (BTAM036) sits at the intersection of two industries that increasingly depend on each other. Airlines move people; destinations sell experiences. If you want a career that touches both, this three-year programme gives you the commercial, operational and service-side knowledge to step into the travel sector with credibility.
You will look at how a tour operator buys airline inventory, how ground handlers and tourism boards coordinate during peak season, and why an IROPs incident in one hub ripples through inbound tourism the next morning. The Bachelor in Tourism and Aviation Management (BTAM036) is broader than a pure aviation degree but more operational than a generic tourism degree.
Why Combine Tourism and Aviation in One Degree
Travel agencies, DMCs, airline route-planning teams and tourism boards all need graduates who understand both languages. A student who can read a GDS booking screen and also discuss destination positioning is genuinely useful from week one. That dual fluency is the angle this programme runs with.
Who the Bachelor in Tourism and Aviation Management (BTAM036) Is For
- School leavers aiming at airline commercial, tourism boards or international travel companies.
- Anyone already in a ground-floor travel or airline role who wants a degree to progress into management.
- International students targeting the global travel sector — Gulf carriers, Asian OTAs, European DMCs.
- Career switchers from business or languages who want a sector-specific qualification.
Where Graduates Typically Go
Many students go on to graduate schemes at airlines and tour operators, into travel agency management, or into roles at DMOs and tourism boards. Others move into airport commercial teams, route development, or inbound tour planning. None of these outcomes are guaranteed, of course — the degree opens doors, your CV and interviews walk you through them.
How the Programme Is Delivered
The Bachelor in Tourism and Aviation Management (BTAM036) runs on a standard three-year structure with on-campus delivery in London. Module structure, assessment formats and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment, so they reflect the most current syllabus rather than older marketing copy.
London as a Base for This Degree
London is one of the world's largest origin and destination markets — five international airports within reach, head offices of major OTAs, and a permanent flow of international visitors. Studying here puts you closer to the industry you want to join than almost anywhere else in Europe.
Entry Requirements
- Completed secondary schooling (A-levels or recognised equivalent).
- IELTS 5.5–6.0 or accepted equivalent for international applicants.
- Minimum age 17 at intake.
- Personal statement showing genuine interest in tourism and aviation.
Apply for the Bachelor in Tourism and Aviation Management (BTAM036)
If you can see yourself working across airlines, agencies and destinations, this is a sensible degree to anchor that path. Click Enroll Now and the admissions team at LSTH will respond within one working day with next steps, fees and intake information.
