Postgraduate Courses

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"Completing the MSc + Apprenticeship in Aviation Safety Management, Risk, and Regulation has been an immensely enriching experience. The three-year course required significant time management and personal sacrifice to meet its rigorous assignment deadlines. The curriculum, tailored for aviation safety professionals, greatly enhanced my technical knowledge and practical skills in aviation safety and risk management. As this was an apprenticeship, we were required to complete a professional qualification component in addition to the academic requirements. Balancing this with our daily jobs, especially during the dissertation phase, was particularly challenging but ultimately rewarding. The apprenticeship emphasised cross-functional collaboration, providing invaluable insights that are directly applicable to my role at the CAA.

Graduating from this programme is a monumental achievement that has equipped me with advanced skills essential for my role as a Senior Technical Advisor at CAAi. This journey has transformed my approach to risk-based regulation and safety management."

Vladimir ValionkinSenior Technical Advisor, CAAi

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"Attending the Aviation Safety Management, Risk and Regulation Mastership (MSc + Apprenticeship) was an immensely positive experience that significantly enriched my technical knowledge in aviation safety and risk management. The comprehensive curriculum, designed specifically for industry safety professionals and regulators, further elevated my knowledge base and the practical focus on current challenges and emerging issues in the industry. The apprenticeship element and associated OJT further built on importance of focusing on cross capability interdependences in a rapidly evolving world, reducing silo thinking and provided invaluable insights that are directly applicable to my work at the CAA. Engaging with experts and peers on various levels of career stages from the industry and other National Aviation Authorities fostered a collaborative learning environment that was both inspiring and supportive."

Karolina CyrnekRisk Based Oversight Lead, UK CAA

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"The Aviation Safety Management, Risk and Regulation MSc has allowed me to hone my skills towards a career in a field of aviation that is future proof despite the evolution of the industry and the global system. Knowing that the course at Cranfield was created with the UK CAAs input assures me of its validity and gives me a great sense of pride. The diverse range of topics covered in the MSc, along with the focused knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship program, have become ingrained in my daily routine. I constantly find myself reflecting on the behaviours and practices I have learned, applying them not only in my professional endeavours but also in my personal life. This integration of course principles into my everyday actions is a true testament to the effectiveness and impact of the programme."

Felicia BarrettAirspace Specialist (Correspondence), UK CAA

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“The regulation of aviation safety has evolved significantly from just compliance checking. The implementation of safety management systems in industry and the practice of risk-based surveillance in the regulator, pioneered in the UK, have fundamentally changed the regulatory landscape. Never has it been more important for regulators and industry across the world to have a common understanding of how these tools can drive improved safety performance.

We have chosen to work with Cranfield University in designing this course because of their exclusive focus on aviation and postgraduate education; access to a working airfield, with virtual control tower and aircraft, make this a unique place to learn.”

Ben AlcottDirector of the Professional Services Group, UK CAA