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During this programme, you will: 

• Use your expertise to develop creative and innovative solutions to technical problems such as aircraft flight dynamics and spacecraft trajectories, putting the latest aeronautical engineering research and methods into practice.
• Discover the new technological developments that are transforming the design, manufacture, testing and maintenance of aircraft, and become a sought-after graduate for the industry.
• Find out the strategies that engineering professionals use to communicate their ideas and research effectively and develop your leadership skills.
• Tailor your learning to your interests by choosing one of our four specialist pathways. By the end of the programme, you’ll fulfil the Engineers Ireland requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

 Key information: 

• Delivered on campus 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Submit dissertation at the end of the summer semester 

• Full-time students take 4 core modules and 8 elective modules  

Year 1:  

Autumn Semester:  

• provides you with experience in conducting independent research on advanced aeronautical engineering topics. 

• will prepare you to deliver effective writing, research and publishing in your professional career.  

Choose four electives from the following:  

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*at least one between ME4438 or ME4616 must be chosen 

Spring Semester:  

Choose four electives from the following:  

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Summer Semester:  

Elective modules will only run if minimum enrolment numbers are reached. 

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in Aeronautical Engineering or a closely related field. 

• Candidates will ideally have a good background in solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics and flight mechanics. 

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. 

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of Documents: 

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application  

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
  • *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €8,200

Non-EU - €20,800

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

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).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This course can lead to a role in the following sectors and careers: 

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Engineering design
• Advanced manufacturing
• Construction. 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions 

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Wee Jian Ng - MSc Aeronautical Engineering 

“The MSc helped tremendously to reignite my passion in engineering. Most of the professors and lecturers taught with genuine belief that engineering is the source of change in the world. 

“This led to my confidence in my current research role, and I am looking forward to viewing the world in the same way.”