College News - Irvine

BA (Hons) International Business / Airline, Airport, and Aviation Management with Placement

Middlesex University, UK
Irvine has received positive feedback from Middlesex University, with an acceptance to study for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business. Middlesex University, located in north London, has climbed to 79th in the latest Times Higher Education ‘Young University Rankings’ of institutions 50 years old and less: the highest position of any university in the UK. ​

International business degrees are in high demand in our global world. With this course, students develop a range of transferable skills which are essential in business settings. These include communication, information technology, critical thinking, and teamwork. These skills are gained alongside a deep theoretical foundation and cover marketing, human resource management, global strategy, intercultural ethics, and additional areas of business. Expert tutors, with years of international business experience, prepare students for an exciting career in the global marketplace. During their studies, students have an opportunity to engage in a year of study abroad, linked with partner universities in Europe and the USA. This deepens students’ understanding of what international business is and helps them to apply their skills and knowledge in an international setting. www.mdx.ac.uk ​

Middlesex University

University of West London, UK
The University of West London has also accepted Irvine’s application. This university place is to study for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Airline, Airport, and Aviation Management with an Industrial Placement.


The course is designed to build the skills and experience needed to work as a manager within the aviation industry. It is accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, a professional membership body for those working in travel and tourism in the UK. The University has links with nearby Heathrow Airport and other aviation companies, enabling teaching visits from leading industry figures to help develop a strong understanding of the field of aviation.


This is a vocational course focusing on employability, while providing a high-quality academic experience. Importantly, the management and professional skills learned can also be applied in a range of business contexts outside of the aviation industry. Using the theories studied in real-life scenarios during the Industry Placement helps to ground knowledge and enhance significantly employment prospects.


The University of West London is ranked as the 8th ‘Modern University’ in the UK, and the 50th university nationally by the Guardian University Guide 2019. 98% of its graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation. www.uwl.ac.uk

University of West London