The program will enable our graduates to have the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions to technical problems using their engineering expertise. Using their aeronautical engineering knowledge they will be able to apply new technological developments to the design, manufacture, testing, operation and maintenance of aircraft.
Programme Aims:
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
Applicants who wish to discuss detailed elements of the programme may contact the Course Director: Dr. Patrick Frawley School of Engineering Email: patrick.frawley@ul.ie Telephone: +352 (0)61 202178
Graduate Profile
Aeronautical Engineering: 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 MSc. Programme is offered with four core modules, three of which represent the research project for the programme and Advanced Technical Communication for Engineers. Based on the electives chosen, students will be awarded a Masters in a specialist area, Aerodynamics & Fluid Dynamics, Aerostructures, Aerospace Computational Methods or a general Aeronautical Engineering degree.
Based on the electives chosen, students will be awarded a Masters in a specialist area, Aerodynamics & Fluid Dynamics, Aerostructures, Aerospace Computational Methods or a general Aeronautical Engineering degree.
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Research Project (3 credits)
Advanced Technical Communication for Engineers (3 credits)
Four electives* to be chosen from:
Boundary Layer Theory
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics
Finite Element Analysis
Aerospace Metallic Materials
Composite Aircraft Structures
Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Simulation
Aerodynamics 2
Research project (12 credits)
Four electives* to be chosen from:
Introduction to Heat Transfer
Propulsion Systems
Microfluidics
Advanced CFD
Aircraft Control Systems
Engineering Mechanics of Plastics & Composites
Fracture Mechanics
Advanced Aircraft Structures
Non-Linear FEA
Foundations of Aircraft Leasing
Research Project (30 credits)
*An elective module may not run if there are insufficient numbers
Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement to the programme is a 2:2, (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) 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
TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 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.
