DC117 · Level 8 · 4 years

Aviation Management / Aviation Management with Pilot Studies

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

466

Down 20 points since 2023 (486).

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About this course

A business degree focused on the aviation industry. In final year you pick one of three routes: pilot training, air traffic control training, or aviation management at DCU.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early years cover business, accounting, economics, airport operations and flying theory. Later you study airline finance, safety management, aircraft leasing and cargo. DCU is recognised for the theory part of a Private Pilot's Licence. Pilot or air traffic control routes need a separate selection process, and pilot training costs extra (roughly 75,000 to 100,000 euro).
Placement and abroad
A four- to six-month INTRA placement in an aviation setting in third year.
Where it can lead
Careers include aviation management, airline pilot, flight operations, logistics, marketing and operations roles.
Who it suits
Suits students who love aviation and want a business degree with the option of pilot or air traffic control training.

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About Business and administration

Management, finance, and marketing strategies

Learn how businesses operate and are managed. This field covers various business topics such as finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Students will learn skills in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and decision-making. E.g. Commerce, Business Studies, International Business.

Points history

2023486202449820255002026466

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026466Published after the final round
2025 500507525
2024 498488521
2023 486486509

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O4
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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