Program Overview

Aviation Technology

Overview

This course will prepare you for a career in the aviation industry. You’ll learn about the principles of flight, the information systems integral to aviation/aircraft operations, and the complex inter-relationships in the various sub-sectors of the industry (legislative design, manufacturing, commercial, operations and maintenance).

Course Details

TU Code

TU721

CAO Point Range 2024

320-500

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Engineering

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

45

Location

Bolton Street

What is Aviation Technology?

This course will prepare you for a career in the aviation industry. You’ll learn about the principles of flight, the information systems integral to aviation/aircraft operations, and the complex inter-relationships in the various sub-sectors of the industry (legislative design, manufacturing, commercial, operations and maintenance).

Subjects

• Maths for technology
• Electricity & electronics
• Aerodynamics
• Aircraft engines
• Aeronautical workshop practice
• Engineering mechanics
• Avionics
• Aviation legislation
• Financial management & accounting
• Commercial maintenance management
• Spares & logistics
• Airline operations

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required:
  • Level 5: One of the following awards:
    • CCTXX Control Technology
    • CELTX Electronic Technology
    • CENGT / 5M2061 Engineering Technology
    • CITXX Information Technology
    • CMTXX / 5M2145 Motor Technology
    • 5M0536 / 5M17814 Computer Systems & Networks
  • Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline
• Additional Requirements: None

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find employment in a range of areas including:

• Airline Operations
• Maintenance Planner
• Scheduler
• Quality Assurance and Control Operative
• Fleet Manager
• Technical Administrator
• Purchasing
• Spares Trading and Provisioning
• Maintenance Repair Operative
• Overhaul Operations Operative

Module Listing

Year One

• Academic and Professional Skills [Mandatory]
• Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems 1 [Mandatory]
• Electricity and Electronics 1 [Mandatory]
• Materials, Hardware and Maintenance Practices 1 [Mandatory]
• Mathematics for Technology [Mandatory]
• Thermofluids [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Aeronautical Workshop Practice 1 [Mandatory]
• Electricity and Electronics 2 [Mandatory]
• Engineering Mechanics [Mandatory]
• Avionics 1 [Mandatory]
• Electricity and Electronics Laboratory 1 [Mandatory]
• Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems 2 [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Aircraft Engines 1 [Mandatory]
• Electricity and Electronics 3 [Mandatory]
• Information Technology [Mandatory]
• Electricity and Electronics Lab 2 [Mandatory]
• Avionics 2 [Mandatory]
• Aviation Legislation [Mandatory]

Progression

Students who have reached the appropriate honours standard have access to a range of Level 8 programmes in TU Dublin and elsewhere in Higher Education at Universities in Ireland, Europe and further afield.