Aviation Management course @ London Met. U.
 

Hi there...

Don't know if this is the right place for this topic, but I couldn't find a better suited one.

I'm interested in the part-time Aviation Management BSc undergradueate course at London Metropolitan University.

Does anyone have some experiences about the goods and the bads? As a non-UK student, how's the University's reputation around the country?

As this is a serious topic for my future, please no silly answers.

Thanks

well, all i can comment from my own uni hunting experiences...

London met has an awful reputation.

We were postively discouraged from applying to them, they do not release their data on dropouts, higher education ratings etc because they are afraid of being placed below the lowest ranked uni (Thames valley i think)?

Look with serious caution, if you have decent grades try for a normal management degree at one of the better known unis (Manchester, liverpool,nottingham, cardiff, bristol, warwick etc)

I agree with Faraaz!

Best of luck

Kristian

Worth mentioning that if you buy today's Sunday Times, it has a free (and very comprehensive) UK Universities guide in it.

G

Hi,

I have recently finished the BSc at LondonMet obtaining a first, I did it full time and can honestly say it is a really good degree. The civil aviation dept is a very knowledgable and commited department, although to be frank are let down by the administration of the university itself.

I was the first year to complete the course as i am sure you are aware it is quite a new programme, but do not let this put you off, the department is very receptive to feedback and suggestions and i feel happy to reccommend them.

the course content is valuable and a good use of guest speakers and the knowledge of individual lecturers has allowed me to enter the world of work (BAA) with the confidence that i have obtained a good grounding in all aspects of the industry.

As with any degree, uni is what you make it, i left the halls of residence as i'm a country girl and didn't really suit Bethnal Green, if you are looking for a campus uni then of course, this really isn't the place for you, there will always be a high drop out rate with the London Uni's; lots of overseas students get home sick, lots of British students either run out of money or become accustomed to London living and go out a bit too much!

Overall I have no regrets and if aviation is the area you want to get into, a really good place to start.

If you are put off, Loughborough and Cranfield also offer similar courses.

I did Loughborough and it was pretty good - though you do not just focus on aviation.

Can't tell you about the London course but both Cranfield and Loughborough seem to have pretty good reputations. I think Cranfield is more airline orientated whilst Loughborough is more airport orientated.

Done the Loughborough course a few years ago and enjoyed it. Interesting lecturers/speakers and good mix of people on the course.