Bachelor of Engineering in Aircraft Systems

at Institute of Technology Carlow

This course provides graduates with real-life problem-solving skills. Institute of Technology Carlow is the only third-level institute in Ireland to have its own on-campus aerospace centre, comprising a range of aircraft, a wind tunnel and an avionics/UAV laboratory. 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 CATIA, ANSYS and MATLAB to design, analyse and simulate flights of aerial vehicles (AVs). The courses provide students with skill sets in the areas of aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft networks, flight dynamics, control systems, aircraft leasing, embedded systems and project design. 
 

• Year 1 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 1

• Aircraft Anatomy and Design 1

• Aviation Science 1

• Avionics Fundamentals 1

• Management Fundamentals and Communications
   

• Year 1 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 2

• Aircraft Anatomy and Design 2

• Aviation Science 2

• Avionics Fundamentals 2

• Aviation Engineering Practice
   

• Year 2 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 3

• Avionics 1

• Propulsion Systems 1

• Human Factors in Aviation

• Project 1 (Avionic)
   

• Year 2 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 4

• Aviation Maintenance Practices

• Aviation Construction Materials and Hardware

• Mechanics of Materials 1

• Project 2 (Mechanical)
   

• Year 3 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 5

• Propulsion Systems 2

• Aviation Legislation

• Electrical Power Systems

• Avionics 2
   

• Year 3 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Industrial Studies

• Aircraft Structures

• Aircraft Systems

• Development Project (Engineering)

Leaving Certificate:

• 5O6/H7
   

Subjects required:

• English or Irish O6/H7

• Mathematics O6/H7

The fees for Bachelor of Engineering in Aircraft Systems may vary from €10,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Many aircraft systems engineers work directly within the aerospace industry in roles with leading aircraft manufacturers and airline companies as well as government agencies. The role of an aircraft systems engineer can vary hugely, from aircraft design to research, design and development, field service, marketing and software development.