Program Overview
The Aeronautical Engineering at University of Limerick is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
- A BSc/ BA or equivalent degree in a health-related field and a Masters in a Design relevant field.
- Experience of or interest in design-led or co-creative approaches, particularly human-centred or participatory design.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment and with diverse community groups, including children and young people, families, service providers, or voluntary organisations.
- Commitment to working in a cross-border, collaborative, and inclusive research environment.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage sensitively with participants and produce clear written and visual outputs.
- Motivation to work on socially impactful research, with a commitment to improving the experiences of children and other marginalised groups.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage fieldwork, synthesise complex data, and work independently.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum entry requirement to the programme is a 2:2,\xc2\xa0(Level 8 -\xc2\xa0National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Aeronautical Engineering, or closely related field.\xc2\xa0 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)
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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\xc2\xa0two 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 \xc2\x96Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL \xc2\x96 580 (paper based)\xc2\xa0or 90 (internet based)
- IELTS \xc2\x96 Minimum score of 6.5\xc2\xa0with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) \xc2\x96 Grade C1
- GCE \xc2\x91O\xc2\x92 level English Language/GCSE English Language \xc2\x96 Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL \xc2\x96Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards \xc2\x96 Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations \xc2\x96 Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate \xc2\x96 School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council \xc2\x96 School Certificate Pass 1-6
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Limerick directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date May 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months