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Aviation Law PGCert

Part of: Law

Our new PG Certificate in Aviation Law provides an intensive, single-semester programme for students aiming to specialize in the dynamic field of aviation law. This programme is ideal for law graduates, legal practitioners and aviation professionals from related disciplines such as economics and management. It offers a thorough exploration of both public and private aviation law across two distinct modules You will study a comprehensive curriculum that enables you to tackle any aviation law-related issue confidently.

  • Build your expertise in Aviation Law to be ready for a career in the field
  • Explore two core modules with both International and European law focus
  • Study among a large community of students on the certificate as well as LLM students from across the globe

Study options

Starting in
January 2026
Location
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Fees
Home: £6,600
Overseas: £10,500
EU/EEA/Swiss students

What you'll study

You will study two 30-credit modules, one on public international and European air transport law and one on private international and European air transport law. Each module consists of ten three-hour classes.

Upon graduation, students will be able to work confidently in the area of aviation law or continue their studies to obtain a PhD in aviation law. In addition, graduates of the programme will have the option to use the 60 credits earned towards obtaining an LLM in any specialisation.

Structure

The award of a Postgraduate Certificate requires successful completion (attendance and assessment) of 60 credits of study.

This programme commences in January and is taught over one semester.

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Modules

Assessment

The assessment is by means of a short essay and an oral presentation.

Students have the opportunity to perform a formative assessment and receive extensive feedback prior to submitting their essay and delivering their presentation.

Teaching

You will be taught with a mixture of formal lectures and small group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate informed discussion around set topics, and may involve student presentations and group exercises as well as open discussion.

Where you'll learn

Facilities

  • The Postgraduate School of Law Centre in Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Graduate Centre at Mile End
  • Queen Mary’s Law Library and European Documentation Centre
  • Access to online databases and collections including: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Justis, Eur-lex, Hein-Online and more
  • Designated Trading Room offering training and access to Reuters, Bloomberg and Trading Stations
  • Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

Campus

Teaching is based at the School of Law's postgraduate centre and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), located in Lincoln's Inn Fields. This area is home to numerous barristers’ chambers and law firms and is a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice. Our academics and students interact with leading legal professionals, many of whom regularly teach and take part in our seminars and conferences.

Depending on the modules you choose, you may also have classes at the Mile End Campus or the University of London's Institute of Advanced Legal Studies or Charterhouse Square.

About the School

The School of Law

The School of Law is part of Queen Mary University of London, a member of both the University of London and the Russell Group. The School was ranked 7th in the UK and 32nd in the world by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, and 10th in the UK and 50th in world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by subject.

The School of Law has consistently been ranked in the top 10 law schools in the UK for the quality of our research and teaching, and many of our internationally recognised staff act as advisers to governments, industry and NGOs, both nationally and internationally.

The School's central focus is on the role of law and its institutions in contemporary international society. The School of Law is divided into two organisational units: the Department of Law and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). The School of Law hosts the largest and most diverse LLM programme in the UK.

 

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Career paths

Graduates will be well-prepared to embark on careers in aviation law, either in private practice or within the public sector. Additionally, the program provides a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue further academic research and obtain a PhD in aviation law.

Fees and funding

Full-time study

January 2026 | 5 months

Unconditional deposit

Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits

Funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

School of Law scholarships

The School of Law offers a range of scholarships for Law Masters programmes each year. Full details are made available on the law funding page from October – November each year.

Other sources of funding

Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

Entry requirements

UK

Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Law or a degree with substantial law content.

Law graduates with a 2:2 honours degree who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.

Other routes

Non-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

International

English language requirements

All postgraduate programmes in this school have non-standard English language requirements.

For the English language requirements for this course, see programmes with non-standard English language requirements .

Visas and immigration

Find out how to apply for a student visa.

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