Bachelor/Masters of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering

If you like science and its application to solving real-world problems, then engineering may be for you. If you are also enticed by the thought of working in the exciting field of aeronautics, then you should almost certainly choose Aeronautical Engineering at UL.

Why Study Aeronautical Engineering At UL?

The Aeronautical Engineering course at UL is your gateway into the hugely exciting aerospace industry. This elite course is one of the most respected in Europe and is supported by outstanding facilities, including wind tunnels and composites manufacturing equipment. Right now, job prospects have never been brighter for Aerospace Engineers, with a major shortage in Europe. More than 70% of our graduates work in the Aerospace industry and 63% live in the Republic of Ireland.

Our graduates have reached the highest echelons of the Aerospace industry and job prospects have never been brighter for Aerospace Engineers. In 3rd year, top performing students can spend a semester at the world-renowned Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, USA, or at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA which is currently ranked in the top 5 US engineering schools.

This course is accredited by Engineers Ireland.

Employability skills from this degree

• Developing specialist knowledge in areas including aerodynamics, stress engineering, materials and structures, and sustainable aircraft design
• Working effectively in multinational teams
• Using creativity to establish innovative solutions
• Managing the design process and evaluating outcomes
• Meeting the changing needs of customers
• Numeracy, IT skills and attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Project management
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Development of economically viable, ethically sound and sustainable solutions