Study Aviation and maritime

Gain the knowledge and skills to keep the world connected safely and efficiently through careers in aviation and maritime industries.

Postgraduate taught degrees

Aviation and maritime industries are vital for global connectivity, trade, and travel, requiring skilled professionals to keep people and goods moving safely and sustainably.

At City St George’s, you will develop technical, operational, and management skills relevant to careers across airports, airlines, ports, and shipping.

You will study key areas including navigation, safety and security, logistics, environmental sustainability, and the regulatory frameworks governing aviation and maritime operations.

Teaching combines lectures, practical workshops, and scenario-based learning to give you real-world insight into the challenges and opportunities within these sectors.

Modules may cover air traffic management, port operations, safety management systems, and the environmental impact of transport, ensuring you gain a broad understanding of how aviation and maritime industries operate and innovate.

You will also develop problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills essential for working in fast-paced, safety-critical environments.

City St George’s strong industry links provide opportunities for industry-focused projects and learning from professionals working in aviation and maritime sectors, preparing you for a confident transition into the workplace.

Career perspectives

Aviation and maritime skills open pathways into careers including airline operations, air traffic control, airport management, shipping logistics, port management, and transport safety roles.

Graduates can also pursue roles in sustainability, regulatory compliance, and consultancy within these sectors or continue into further study and research.

Your skills will equip you to contribute to the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of global aviation and maritime transport.

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Facilities

Aviation and Aeronautics courses benefit from recently redeveloped facilities with modern teaching lecture theatres, equipped with the latest interactive AV systems.
The A320 cockpit flight simulator is a dynamic virtual learning environment, that provides more procedure trainer information and enhancing safety and efficiency to our student pilots and engineers.
City's Merlin MP520 simulator is fitted with a two-axis motion system and closed cockpit design for greater immersion and is used in the theory and study of aerodynamics and the mechanics of flight.