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Travel, Tourism & Aviation at University Centre Middlesbrough

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At University Centre Middlesbrough, our Travel, Tourism, and Aviation courses are your gateway to a global industry full of excitement, discovery, and opportunity. Whether you’re aiming to work in international travel, airport operations, or tourism management, our programmes are designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive.

Learn from industry-experienced tutors, gain hands-on experience through projects and placements, and study in a supportive environment that prepares you for a rewarding career. With strong links to employers and a curriculum shaped by industry needs, you’ll be ready to take off into a future full of possibilities.

On your chosen course, you could study:

  • Managing service standards 
  • Financial decision making 
  • Planning and managing operations 
  • Managing and development talent 
  • Growing airport and airline revenue in a global market 
  • Contemporary issues 
  • Technology and the passenger experience 
  • Managing the passenger experience in airports 
  • Global and UK tourism 
  • Events-led tourism 
  • Research and group industry projects 
Travel students in Thailand

Employers we work with

Why choose us?

Your career opportunities

  • Airline Management
  • Tour Operator (UK and overseas)
  • Conference and Events Manager
  • Tourism Development Manager
Flin Richardson

“UCM had a really good reputation for its travel, tourism and aviation courses and studying here would take me on the right path. I knew I wanted to be a cabin crew member and that the Aviation Operations course would teach me the right skills, as well as go into other areas if I wanted to.”

Flin Richardson, studied BA (Hons) Airport and Airline Management Degree and is lecturing at Middlesbrough College

Talk to us about your next step

Our welcoming team at University Centre Middlesbrough is always ready to assist you! Reach out to us with your questions and learn more.