To equip graduates with a detailed knowledge of advanced methods in aeronautical engineering, including theoretical foundations, computational and experimental methods and engineering applications.
To meet industrial need for graduates with the above qualities at a Master's level.
To increase awareness of the opportunities offered by current research in Aeronautical Engineering and its application to current practice.
To fulfil the Engineers Ireland requirements for a Master's degree in an engineering discipline as a minimum educational standard for Chartered Engineer status.
To enhance graduates' existing educational base and employment prospects.
CONTACT
For further information please visit the departmental web-page, www.ul.ie/mae. Applicants who wish to discuss detailed elements of the programme may contact the Course Director: Dr. Conor McCarthy Department of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Biomedical Engineering Email: conor.mccarthy@ul.ie Telephone: +353 (0)61 234334 Web: www.ul.ie/mae
Graduate Profile
Aeronautical engineering Course Director Dr. Conor McCarthy
Prospective careers for graduates are very broad including all elements of aerospace, automotive, engineering design, advanced manufacturing and construction.
Programme Content
The programme spans a single academic year (three semesters) and requires full time attendance on campus. The programme outline is provided below. For the first two semesters students will study a mandatory set of core subjects and a suite of optional advanced subjects (electives). Students will engage in a single research project over all three semesters with submission of a research project (thesis) at the end of semester 3. Students will also be provided with training in technical communications and project planning. The Department has strong links with leading aeronautical engineering industries, including AIRBUS, EADS, Bombardier and many others. Research in the Department covers a wide range of topics and the Department also houses research centres in Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Wave Energy, Biofuels, Composite Materials and Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics. Further details of research fields in the department are available at the department web page, www.ul.ie/mae
To graduate from the programme a student must accumulate 90 credits, comprising 45 credits of taught modules and 45 credits of research work, as outlined in the Table. Credit may be given for prior learning, with the agreement of the Course Director.
Semester 1 Composite Materials (6 Credits); Advanced Stability & Control of Aircraft (6 credits); Research Project (3 credits); Advanced Technical Communication for Engineers (3 credits); 2 Specialist Electives each 6 credits to be chosen from Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics; Non-linear Finite Element Analysis; Aerospace Metallic Materials; Computational Fluid Dynamics
The minimum entry requirement to the programme is a 2:2, level 8 (NQAI) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Aeronautical Engineering, or closely related field. For international students, the entry equivalent will be accepted as determined by the Course Director in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions. Where applicants are non-native English language speakers, certified achievement in TOEFL or IELTS Standard English Language Competency Test will be required. An interview may be part of the admission process.
WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)
A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
