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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Aeronautical Engineering
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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
Duration
Four years.
Mode of delivery
Full-time, credit-hour system, and semester-based.
Course Outline
A typical four-year study plan
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Weekly Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lab/Tut | |||||
| 1 | ENG 1000 | Introduction to Math | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| 2 | ENG 2210 | Manufacturing Technology | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| 3 | ENG 2150 | Statics | 4 | 3 | 2 | -- |
| 4 | GEN 3015 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| 5 | GEN 1010 | English I | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| Total |
16 | |||||
Semester No (2)
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Weekly Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lab/Tut | |||||
| 1 | ENG 1100 | Math I | 4 | 3 | 2 | ENG 1000-Int. to Math |
| 2 | ENG 2230 | Dynamics | 4 | 3 | 2 | ENG 2150-Statics |
| 3 | ENG 1260 | Electrical and Electronic Principles | 3 | 2 | 2 | -- |
| 4 | ENG 2220 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | 2 | 2 | -- |
| 5 | GEN **** | GE Elective | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| Total |
17 | |||||
Semester No (3)
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Weekly Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lab/Tut | |||||
| 1 | ENG 1200 | Math II | 4 | 3 | 2 | ENG 1100-Math I |
| 2 | EAE 2340 | Strength of Materials | 4 | 3 | 2 | ENG 2230-Dynamics |
| 3 | EAE 2300 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 | 3 | -- | ENG 1000-Int. to Math |
| 4 | EAE 3350 | Materials Science & Engineering | 3 | 3 | -- | ENG 2150-Statics |
| 5 | EAE 2400 | Fluid Mechanics | 4 | 3 | 2 | ENG 1000-Int. to Math |
| Total |
18 | |||||
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Weekly Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lab/Tut | |||||
| 1 | ENG 3250 | Math III | 3 | 3 | -- | ENG 1200-Math II |
| 2 | EAE 2310 | Heat Transfer & Combustion | 3 | 3 | -- |
EAE 2300-Eng. Thermodynamics & EAE 2400-Fluid Mechanics |
| 3 | EAE 4190 | Aircraft Structures I | 4 | 3 | 2 |
EAE 2340-Strength of Materials & EAE 3350-Materials Science & Engineering |
| 4 | EAE 2355 | Incompressible Aerodynamics | 4 | 3 | 1 | EAE 2400-Fluid Mechanics |
| 5 | ENG 2500 | Sustainable Aviation | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| Total |
17 | |||||
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Weekly Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lab/Tut | |||||
| 1 | ENG 3260 | Math IV | 4 | 3 | 2 | ENG 3250-Math III |
| 2 | EAE 3100 | Flight Mechanics | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| 3 | EAE 2810 | Aircraft Propulsion I | 3 | 3 | -- |
EAE 2310-Heat Transfer & Co-requisite: EAE3200-Compressible Aerodynamics |
| 4 | EAE 3250 | Flight Control Systems | 4 | 3 | 2 |
ENG 3250-Math III & ENG 1260-Electrical & Electronic Principle |
| 5 | EAE 3200 | Compressible Aerodynamics | 4 | 3 | 1 | EAE 2355- Incompressible Aerodynamics |
| Total |
18 | |||||
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Weekly Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lab/Tut | |||||
| 1 | ENG 4120 | Industrial Training (I) - Live Aircraft Environment (Hangar) | 3 | -- | 3 | Completion of 80 Cr. Hrs. |
| 2 | ENG 4130 | Industrial Training (II) - Engines Workshop | 3 | -- | 3 | Completion of 80 Cr. Hrs. |
| 3 | ENG 4140 | Industrial Training (III) - Cabin Workshop | 3 | -- | 3 | Completion of 80 Cr. Hrs. |
| 4 | ENG 4150 | Industrial Training (IV) - Structures & Avionics Workshop | 3 | -- | 3 | Completion of 80 Cr. Hrs. |
| 5 | ENG 4160 | Industrial Training (V) - Wheels and Brakes Workshop | 3 | -- | 3 | Completion of 80 Cr. Hrs. |
| Total |
15 | |||||
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Weekly Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lab/Tut | |||||
| 1 | EAE 3365 | Aircraft Propulsion II | 3 | 3 | -- | EAE 2810-A/C Prop. I |
| 2 | EAE 4195 | Aircraft Structures II | 3 | 3 | -- | EAE 4190-Aircraft Structures-I |
| 3 | EAE 4240 | Flight Vehicle Dynamics & Control | 3 | 3 | -- |
EAE 3100-Flight Mech. & |
| 4 | EAE 4250 | Aircraft Design I | 3 | 3 | -- |
EAE 2150-Statics & EAE 3200-Comp. Aero EAE 4190-A/C. Struct-I Co-requisites: EAE 4195-A/C. Struct-II. & EAE 4240- Flight Veh. Dyn, & Stability |
| 5 | GEN 3020 | Cross Cultural Studies | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| Total |
15 | |||||
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Weekly Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lab/Tut | |||||
| 1 | EAE 4070 | Aerospace Project | 3 | 3 | -- |
EAE 3200-Comp. Aerodynamics & EAE 3250 – Flight Control System & EAE 3365-Aircraft Prop. II & EAE 4195-Aircraft Structures II & EAE 4250-Aircraft Design I |
| 2 | EAE 4255 | Aircraft Design II | 3 | 3 | -- |
EAE 4250-AC Design I & |
| 3 | EAE **** | Major TE Module I | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| 4 | EAE **** | Major TE Module II | 3 | 3 | -- | -- |
| Total |
12 | |||||
General Education Elective Modules
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEN 1040 | Sustainability and Environmental Science | 3 | -- |
| 2 | GEN 1050 | General Psychology | 3 | -- |
| 3 | GEN 1060 | Critical Thinking | 3 | -- |
| 4 | GEN 3030 | Research Methods | 3 | -- |
| 5 | GEN 1030 | Introduction to IT | 3 | -- |
Major Technical (TE) Elective Modules
| Ser | Module Code | Module Name | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EAE 3820 | Modern Automatic Control | 3 | EAE 3250 – Flight Control Systems |
| 2 | EAE 4095 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
EAE 3200-Comp. Aero. & ENG 3260-Math IV |
| 3 | EAE 4125 | Aircraft Engine Simulation and Control | 3 | EAE 3365-AC. Prop. II |
| 4 | EAE 4130 | Design of Aircraft Engines | 3 | EAE 3365-AC Prop. II |
| 5 | EAE 4150 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | 3 |
EAE 3350-Mat. Sc. & Eng. & EAE 2340-Strength of Materials & EAE 2810-AC Prop. I |
| 6 | EAE 4220 | Mechanics of Composite Materials | 3 | EAE 4190-A/C Struct-I |
| 7 | EAE 4225 | Finite Element Analysis | 3 | EAE 4190 A/C Struct-I |
| 8 | EAE 4245 | Wind Turbines | 3 | EAE 2355-Incomp. Aero. |
| 9 | EAE 4260 | Helicopter Aerodynamics | 3 | EAE 2355-Incomp. Aero |
Further Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering enables you to progress to study at Master’s Level in several Engineering and non-Engineering disciplines.
The Learning Outcomes are old. The updated Learning Outcomes are listed as follows:
Knowledge and Understanding:
KU1 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
KU2 A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and social context
KU3 Knowledge of contemporary issues
KU4 Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Cognitive Skills:
CS1 Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
CS2 Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability
CS3 Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
Practical Skills:
PS1 Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data
PS2 Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Transferable Skills:
TS1 Recognise the need for, and demonstrate an ability to engage in life-long
TS2 Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively
| School Curriculum System | Minimum Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
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UAE Curriculum (Thanaweyya 'Ammah) |
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British System - AS/A Levels |
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British System - BTEC Level 3 Diploma |
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in a relevant field* with a minimum of Merit |
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International Baccalaureate |
IB certificate with a minimum grade of 30/42 |
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American High School Diploma |
Minimum of 90% |
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Indian Boards (Std XII) |
Minimum of 70% in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard) |
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Pakistani Board HSSC Part I+II (Gr 12) |
Minimum of 70% in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard) |
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Iranian Curriculum |
Score of 15 points in the pre-university certificate, or minimum overall of 80% |
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Russian Curriculum |
Score of 4.0 in the final year (grade 11) |
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French Baccalaureate |
Score of 14 in the Scientific track |
*Notes and remarks:
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements for the programme may be required to attend an interview with the relevant faculty.
- English requirements:
- IELTS Academic with a minimum score of 6.0
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 79
- For detailed guidance on entry requirements, please contact EAU Admissions at +971 46050100/176/117 or email: eau.admissions@emirates.com
| Tuition Fees (AED) |
|---|
| AED 90,000 per year |
How to Apply?
For information on how to apply for a course at Emirates Aviation University, see our Admissions Guide
