Course Details

Course Code(s):
MSAEROTFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year, Full-Time
Award:
Masters (MSc)
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Course Type: Taught
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Vincenzo Olivieri
Email: vincenzo.oliveri@ul.ie
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Brief Description

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.

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.

 

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.

 

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  • 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
  • Airworthiness and Spaceworthiness
  • Space Systems Design
  • Research project (12 credits)

Four electives* to be chosen from:

  • Introduction to Heat Transfer
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Aircraft Control Systems
  • Engineering Mechanics of Plastics & Composites
  • Fracture Mechanics 
  • Advanced Aerospace Structures
  • Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis
  • Foundations of Aircraft Leasing
  • Engineering Alloys
  • Plasticity of Conventional and 3D Printed Metals
  •  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.

 

The minimum entry requirement to the programme is a 2:2 undergraduate degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) (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 Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions.  

The ideal applicant will have a good background in the fields of solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics and flight mechanics . 

Where applicants are non-native English language speakers, applicants must meet the English Language Requirements | University of Limerick (ul.ie) as set out by the University.

An interview (on Microsoft Teams) may be part of the admission process.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  • Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

 

EU - €7,900 

Non- EU - €20,100

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

 

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.

Prospective careers for graduates are very broad including all elements of aerospace, automotive, engineering design, advanced manufacturing and construction.

Aeronautical Engineering - MSc

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