Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: July 1
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: €35
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: €15,358
Domestic tuition: €7,262
Program overview
The eight-month industry placement occurs at the end of year two. The University has links throughout the aviation industry, which has enabled students to be placed in prestigious aerospace companies such as Boeing and Airbus.
During the third and final years, all students study fundamental aeronautical engineering subjects such as:
Flight Mechanics
Aircraft Design
Aircraft Stability and Control Aircraft Propulsion
Aircraft Structures
The Flight Mechanics module deserves special mention as the laboratory element of this course is conducted in-flight. A series of flight exercises are carried out over the course of a week, in a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft, in which students are provided with individual consoles for monitoring the aircraft's performance.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- PTE
- IELTS
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade H4 in Mathematics and grade O6/H7 in any one of the following: Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, Design & Communication Graphics/ Technical Drawing, Technology, Biology, Agricultural Science, Construction Studies.
A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement.
We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.
Career opportunities
Our graduates have reached the highest echelons of the industry and include Boeing Engineer of the Year 2011, Wing Architect for the Airbus A350, the Rolls Royce Customer Fleet Director, Aviation Authority Inspectors, Commercial Pilots, Air Force Pilots, Flight Instructors, Chief Engineers, Aerodynamicist for the Lotus Formula 1 team, Energy Recovery Systems Engineer for Mercedes Formula 1 engines, and many, many more people in highly senior roles. Some of the areas our graduates are currently pursuing careers in are:
Aircraft Aerodynamic Design and Analysis
Aircraft Structural Design and Analysis
Aircraft Engine Design and Analysis
Aircraft Manufacturing
Aircraft Leasing and Financial Services
Aircraft Engine Maintenance
Computer-Aided Engineering Software Development
Pneumatics and cabin systems
Aircraft Flight Testing
Flight Simulator Design
Industrial Fluid Flow Simulation
Automobile Aerodynamic and
Structural Analysis
You should also note that a degree in aeronautical engineering does not tie you to the aerospace industry. Some of our graduates have chosen to take up jobs in fields such as biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, and even finance.
Campus location
Limerick
,
Ireland