AVIATION TECHNOLOGY / EITLÍOCHTA TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA DT011
Qualification awarded: BEngTech (AVIATION TECHNOLOGY) Level 7 / BEngTech (EITLÍOCHTA TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA) Leibhéal 7
Duration of programme:
3 years
Type of programme:
Ordinary Degree
Number of places:
40 approx.
Programme Description
The BEngTech Aviation Technology prepares learners for careers in the aviation industry. The programme is aimed at meeting the employment needs of the aviation sector by providing graduates with a degree level qualification. The programme offers an interdisciplinary approach in which the students obtain a mix of technological, business and management skills specifically related to the aviation industry.
What will I study on this programme?
A combination of management, business and technology studies that are ideally suited to the wide range of technical administrative, supervisory and management roles available in this huge and dynamic industry.
Module listing
Year One
Semester 1
- Maths for Technology (AC)
- Electricity & Electronics 1
- Materials Hardware & Maintenance Practices 1
- A/C Aerodynamics
- Structures & Systems 1
- Aircraft Engines 1
- Aeronautical Workshop Practice 1
Semester 2
- Electricity and Electronics 2
- A/C Aerodynamics
- Structures & Systems 2
- Engineering Mechanics (AC)
- Avionics 1
- Thermo-fluids (AC)
- Electricity & Electronics Lab 1
Year Two
Semester 1
- Electricity & Electronics 3
- Information Technology
- Electricity & Electronics Lab 2
- Avionics 2
- Aircraft Engines 2
- Aviation Legislation
Semester 2
- Human Factors
- A/C Aerodynamics
- Structures & Systems 3
- Aeronautical Workshop Practice 2
- Communications
- Employment Law & Employee Relations
- Health & Safety
Year 3
Semester 1
- Financial Management &
- Accounting
- Avionics 3
- Materials Hardware & maintenance Practices 2
- Commercial A/C Mtce. Mgt
- Project Management
- Group Project 1
Semester 2
- Technical Services,
- Planning
- A/C Spares & Logistics
- Airline Operations
- Quality Assurance
- Professional Development
- Group Project 2
What are my career opportunities?
Graduates will find employment in a range of areas including – airline operations - maintenance planning - scheduling - quality assurance and control - fleet management - technical administration – purchasing - spares trading and provisioning - maintenance repair and overhaul operations.
What other options do I have after completion?
Students who have reached the appropriate level in final examinations and meet certain subject prerequisites may have the opportunity to access honours degree programmes at the Year 3 level in DIT and elsewhere in Higher Education.
Are there study abroad opportunities?
Yes, there are a number of colleges in Europe and USA that offer similar programmes.
Entry Requirements
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Minimum no of |
Minimum Grade in |
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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5 |
OD3 |
OD3 |
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Further information
Department of Transport Engineering
Ivan Sheridan
Training & Examinations Manager (Part 147)
DIT Bolton Street
Dublin 1
Tel: 01 402 3617
Fax: 01 4023991
Email: ivan.sheridan@dit.ie
