Air Transport Management MSc

Cranfield University's Air Transport Management MSc develops advanced knowledge of the commercial, operational and strategic management of the global air transport industry.

Students study areas including airline and airport management, aviation economics, environmental planning, marketing, finance, strategy and contemporary air transport challenges.

The programme combines taught modules with an industry-style group project and a substantial individual research project.

Cranfield maintains strong relationships with airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, consultancies and aviation organisations, giving students exposure to current industry practice and challenges.

Applicants normally require a UK first-class or upper second-class honours degree, or an equivalent international qualification.

Relevant subjects can include:
Aeronautical Engineering
Business
Economics
Geography
Transport
Management
Other related disciplines

Applicants with relevant air transport industry experience may also be considered where their degree does not meet the standard academic requirement.

ATAS clearance is required for applicable international applicants.

IELTS Academic:
7.0 overall
Minimum 6.0 in each component

TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026:
100 overall
Reading: 20
Listening: 20
Speaking: 21
Writing: 20

TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026:
5.0 overall
Minimum 4.0 in each component

Pearson PTE Academic:
68 overall
Minimum 62 in each component

Duolingo English Test:
130 overall
Speaking: 110
Writing: 110
Reading: 110
Listening: 105