Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Deposit)

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Course Description

The MCAST MSc in Aerospace Engineering aims to form graduates that will be able to design and implement aerospace projects focusing on more productive but environmentally friendly technologies so as to respond to today’s challenges of a cleaner sky and less noisy and non-polluted environment, as well as to develop safer, faster and cheaper transportation for a growing society.

The objective of this Master course is to provide the graduates with the skills required by national and international aerospace companies and with the right profile to match recruitment criteria for agencies as well as public and private bodies in the aerospace sector and also other engineering sectors, for example Automotive. In detail, MCAST’s highly targeted learning aerospace pathway aims at developing career-enhancing skills for aerospace professionals in the aviation sector and in the expanding civilian space business in fields such as the management, maintenance and conversion of aircrafts, R&D of technologies for new generations of aircrafts, and civilian applications for smart satellites and sub-orbital spacecrafts.

The course offers the students the possibility to specialize in one of three most highly-demanded fields, namely:

• Structures and Measurements for Aerospace
• Aerodynamics
• Space Technologies.

This course has a strong online component.

This course is not related to the Engineering Warrant.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme the students are able to:

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in aerospace to

design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data;

2. Design a system, component or process to meet desired needs and to function

on multi-disciplinary teams in order to identify, formulate and solve

engineering problems;

3. Use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for

engineering practice;

4. Understand aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structures, propulsion and

competence in the integration of aerospace science and engineering topics and their application in aerospace vehicle design

5. Form professionals that can communicate effectively and manage projects and teams;
6. Recognise professional and ethical responsibility

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a recognised MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification, with at least 180 credits, in any from a Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or in a related Engineering or Scientific area.

Applicants found eligible as per above, will also be asked to successfully complete a Master’s Programnme Suitability Interview

In the absence of above entry requirements, applicants aged 27 years and over, can submit an application under the Maturity Clause, but must present a recognised MQF/EQF Level 5 qualification (at least 120 credits), or its equivalent, in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or in a related Engineering or Scientific area, together with clear evidence of a minimum of three (3) years (full time) direct and relevant experience.

Applicants under Maturity Clause, will be asked to sit for a combined Maturity and Master’s Suitability Interview

Payment terms:

EU or EEA Nationals (total course fee 5,500 euro)

• Payment 1: Deposit of 500 euro
• Payment 2: 2,500 euro payment before course commencement
• Payment 3: 2,500euro payment at the beginning of second year

Non-EU/EEA Nationals (total course fee 7,900 euro)

• Payment 1: Deposit of 500 euro
• Payment 2: 3,700 euro payment before course commencement
• Payment 3: 3,700 euro payment at the beginning of second year

Refund Policy

1 A full refund of the Fees paid will be issued only where the Programme does not commence within six (6) months of the Student’s first payment.

2 Where the Student fails to satisfy the entry requirements or maturity interview (as confirmed by the MCAST Registrar), the Fees paid to date will be refunded, less a non-refundable administrative fee of €150.

3 The deposit is non-refundable, except where a full refund is due under Point 1.

4 Students holding conditional acceptance who do not meet the final entry requirements are not entitled to a refund and remain liable for the Fees mentioned in their Student Payment Agreement (contract).