Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical engineering is the branch of mechanical engineering that deals with the design and development of aircraft. This can range from the cutting-edge technology of today's modern fighter aircraft, to aircraft designed to carry many hundreds of people thousands of miles around the world in comparative luxury and with extraordinary efficiency.

Why enrol on this programme?

Our Aeronautical Engineering programme is designed in line with international quality standards. It covers the four classical areas of aerospace vehicle design; namely: aerodynamics; structures, propulsion, and flight stability and control.

The programme blends theoretical knowledge with experimental testing and simulation applications, as well as generic soft skills, in order to ensure that our graduates are well prepared for entry-level job positions in their field of specialization, as well as being qualified to pursue graduate studies.

The programme is based on the American model for higher education awards, where a Bachelor degree normally takes a minimum of four years and includes requirements for breadth as well as depth of study. Students will fulfil what are called liberal or general studies requirements for introductory knowledge in several subjects.

Accreditation

• The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, UAE.
• The programme is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society, RAeS as meeting the EngC, CEng requirements in part and the IEng requirements in full.
• Students that successfully complete the programme have the option of obtaining a Coventry University certificate in addition to Emirates Aviation University award.

• This degree has been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.  Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).  An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).  Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. 

Internship and Practical Experience

In collaboration with EK Engineering, the Emirates Group and other Industrial partners, EAU offers its active students who are enrolled in this programme, a six-month industrial internship. This is embedded into the curriculum of the programme and weighting fifteen credits in their semester 6 of their studies.

The coveted internship programme with one of the region’s most successful organisations, will help students combine academic study with practical skills and experience relevant to their education and career plans.

While at EAU, not only students learn comprehensive theory, but EAU will also provide the means to gain practical experience in well-equipped laboratories and workshops as well as the provision of hands on experience in a real workplace environment through on job training and internships.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering programme are qualified for entry-level positions in many sectors of the aerospace/aircraft industry, as well as with a number of other engineering organizations, including automobile manufacturers, mechanical construction and oil companies.

Therefore, our graduates may choose to pursue a career in one of the following areas:

• Design and analysis of airframes, engines, satellites and mechanical systems.
• Aircraft maintenance and manufacturing
• Pursuing postgraduate studies (Master and PhD degrees) in several engineering areas that include Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.

Alumni Success

Companies that have employed graduates of the Emirates Aviation University Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering programme include:

• Emirates Airlines
• Mubadala Aerospace
• Air Arabia
• Bahrain Defence Force
• Goodrich Aerospace
• AFFAN Innovative Structures
• Hitachi Water Treatment Plant
• Jetsco Engineering & Technical Services LLC
• Saftech Engineering Works LLC.
• Airbus
• McLaren’s Aviation
• Etihad Airways
• Dubai Airports
• Emirates Aviation University
• Eastern Mediterranean University
• National Space Research Development Agency
• Akka Technology
• SupremeSAT
• Emirates Sensing Technologies
• RTA

Universities in which our graduates were accepted/have completed their graduate studies include:

• Coventry University
• Emirates Aviation University
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Concordia University (Canada)
• American University in Dubai
• American University in Sharjah
• Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
• The University of Manchester