Working closely with your supervisors, you will undertake rigorous scientific investigation, generating significant discoveries relevant to business, social life and academic scholarship. Visit the programme website for more information
LGCHT academics provide excellent supervision covering a diverse range of exciting research topics in aviation and air transport management, including:
- human error and accident prevention in high-reliability organisations
- airport and aviation risk management
- air-traveller behaviour and airport reputation management
- celebrating and empowering women in aviation leadership: paths for women in aviation management; addressing gender-based challenges within airline operations
- evidence-based research on diversity and inclusion
- making the transition to green aviation: green aviation policies and their impact on air-traveller behaviour; sustainable airport management
- contemporary topics in aviation psychology: stress and fatigue management for flight crew; impact of automation on pilot decision-making.
Career opportunities
As a PhD graduate, you will be a recognised authority within your research field. Having gained valuable transferable skills during your PhD you will be a self-motivated project managers with excellent organisational and analytical skills, experienced in public speaking and event planning with an ability to effectively collect, analyse, interpret and communicate large amounts of complex data.
- the business sector
- travel technology
- airlines and airports
- destination management organisations
- public administration.
Programme Structure
To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:
- providing research seminars
- organising doctoral events and activities
- facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
- encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
- offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: AUD 30,228 / year (≈ GBP 16,000 / year)
Domestic: AUD 9,257 / year (≈ GBP 4,900 / year)
Additional Details
Part time:
- National: £2,450
- International: £8,000
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom: AUD 2,148 - 4,075 / month
Funding
Scholarships are available.
