Aerospace engineering covers the design and development of all types of aerial and space vehicles. Aerospace engineers bring concepts to reality by applying the principles of engineering to the design, manufacture and operation of highly-sophisticated technologies for use in aviation and space. Engineers work as part of a team using mathematical tools to predict the performance of these vehicles, and perform aerodynamic and structural analysis on evolving designs.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering is structured to provide students with a real-world aviation work environment. SETU Carlow has an on-campus aerospace centre comprising a fleet of different fixed and rotary wing aircraft, a modern avionics / UAS laboratory, Garmin equipped flight simulator (Cessna 172), and a wind tunnel for aerofoil design and analysis. These unique facilities ensure students have the very best learning environment, combining theory with practical hands-on experience. Students use industry standard design tools such as SOLIDWORK, ANSYS and MATLAB to design, analyse and simulate flights of aerial vehicles. The programme provide students with skill sets in the areas of aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft computer networks, flight dynamics, control systems, aircraft leasing, embedded systems and individual / team design projects. In year three of the programme, students complete a work placement module within the engineering sector.
Is this course for you?
If you are interested in the design and analysis of aerial vehicles. Then this may be the programme for you.
Special Features:
Access to evolving fleet of aircraft at the SETU Carlow campus Centre for Aerospace Engineering
Exit Awards - Higher Certificate in Aircraft Systems (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2. Bachelor of Engineering in Aircraft Systems (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Aircraft Anatomy and Design 1 (M)
Aircraft Anatomy and Design 2 (M)
Aviation Science 1 (M)
Aviation Engineering Practice (M)
Avionics Fundamentals 1 (M)
Aviation Science 2 (M)
Engineering Mathematics 1 (M)
Avionics Fundamentals 2 (M)
Management and Communications (M)
Engineering Mathematics 2 (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Avionics 1 (M)
Aviation Construction Materials and Hardware (M)
Engineering Mathematics 3 (M)
Aviation Maintenance Practices (M)
Human Factors in Aviation (M)
Engineering Mathematics 4 (M)
Project 1 (Avionic) (M)
Mechanics of Materials 1 (M)
Propulsion Systems 1 (M)
Project 2 (Mechanical) (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Electrical Propulsion (M)
Industrial Studies (M)
Engineering Mathematics 5 (M)
Work Placement (M)
Introduction to Space Engineering (M)
Development Project (Engineering) (E)
Mechanics of Materials 2 (M)
Aircraft Structures (E)
UAS Technology (M)
Aircraft Systems (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 4
Semester 7
Semester 8
Aerodynamics and Computational Analysis (M)
Aircraft Stability and Control (M)
Conceptual Design (M)
Aircraft Structural Mechanics and Analysis (M)
Embedded Systems (M)
Computer Networks for Aircraft (M)
Flight Mechanics (M)
Technical Aircraft Leasing and Management (M)
Research Project (Engineering) (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
2H5 & 4O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7
Mathematics O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates may apply to undertake either the taught Masters in Flight Test Engineering (MEng) or the research masters at SETU Carlow or another third-level institution.
What exemptions will I receive?
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Notes
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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Aerospace engineers work in many different aspects of the aerospace industry which can involve air vehicle design, engineering analysis, flight testing and software development of avionic and flight systems.
