The BEng (Hons.) in Aircraft Maintenance is delivered in collaboration with Coventry University, UK. The two year (part time) programme is designed to provide a higher education to those possessing the equivalent of an EASA or GCAA Certificate of Recognition B1/B2. The curriculum is specifically designed to extend knowledge in areas of aircraft safety, and quality management that are relevant to all maintenance engineers.
Why enrol on this programme?
This programme gives aircraft maintenance engineers, holders of a GCAA / EASA category B1/B2 licence or equivalent, the opportunity to develop their career and consolidate their professional experience by gaining an internationally recognised academic award in a maximum of 24 months (part time) without having to take extensive time off work.
The programme gives maintenance engineers the opportunity to work in areas such as technical services, support services, maintenance planning and product development.
Qualification
Graduates of this programme will receive a BEng (Hons.) in Aircraft Maintenance from Coventry University, UK (Ranked No. 12 UK University*) recognised by KHDA, UAE. The programme is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Engineering Society, RAeS, UK. This enables graduate of this programme to qualify for the Status of CEng, Chartered Engineer and/or IEng, Incorporated Engineer in their discipline.
*Source: The Guardian and the Complete University Guides 2018.
Accreditation
The BEng (Hons) in Aircraft Maintenance is a dual award programme conferred by Emirates Aviation University (EAU) and Coventry University, UK.
Career Prospects
EAU has a first-rate working relationship with Emirates Airlines and other UAE local aviation establishments, which offer excellent job opportunities. Our students have successfully found careers in maintenance engineering with various aerospace companies, component manufacturers and service providers.
Duration
Two years (part-time).
Mode of delivery
Modular basis (block mode) with classes normally held every 11 weeks (five days per module, Thursday-Monday).
Assessment
The assessment is based on coursework (in-class assessments, written assignments) and/or final exam. This will typically involve an average of 40 hours of timetabled activity per module with additional independent learning.
The programme consists of 9 modules:
Ref | Module |
---|---|
1 |
Aircraft Maintenance Management |
2 |
Engineering Mathematics 2 |
3 |
Engineering Science 2 |
4 |
Aerospace Technology II |
5 |
Airworthiness |
6 |
Aerospace industry Studies |
7 |
Total Quality management |
8 |
Aircraft safety, Security and Emergency Planning |
9 |
Individual Project |
The above programme of study is for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change.
Further Studies
The BEng (Hons.) in Aircraft Maintenance enables you to progress to study at Master’s and PhD Levels in several Engineering and non-Engineering disciplines.
Entry Requirements
English Proficiency:
Non-native speakers that have studied the Certificate of Recognition B1 or B2 in a language other than English will require an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Application Fee* | Registration Fee* | Tuition Fees (AED) |
---|---|---|
N/A | 2,625 | 94,500 Full programme |
*Non-refundable
*Tuition Fees inclusive of VAT 5%
For information on how to apply for a course at Emirates Aviation University, see our Admissions Guide