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The UAX Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering is an official, qualifying degree programme lasting 12 months and worth 90 ECTS credits, which enables you to practise the regulated profession of Aeronautical Engineer. The programme is delivered face-to-face in Madrid and combines advanced technical training, applied projects, specialised laboratories and links with the aeronautical and aerospace industries. Enrolment now open
An officially recognised Master’s degree that qualifies you to practise as an Aeronautical Engineer and sign off on projects, through face-to-face, technical and applied training, in close collaboration with the aeronautical and aerospace industries.
The UAX Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering offers a wide range of opportunities for research, collaboration, study and, of course, enjoyment. It also qualifies you to practise the profession and sign off on projects as an Aeronautical Engineer.
On the Qualifying Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering, you will use Agile methodologies that encourage experimentation and simulate real-world industry conditions, with a programme that takes a predominantly practical approach.
Companies will be an integral part of your day-to-day life, proposing innovation projects, certifying your skills and preparing you through work placements so that you can develop the best possible skills.
You will learn through a methodology adapted to the European Higher Education Area, which will allow you to acquire the learning outcomes required in the degree.
Our programme is focused on developing a series of skills that will help you to integrate emerging technologies in different technological fields, with the aim of developing your professional activity in the aeronautical and space sector, for which you will have personalised monitoring by tutors who will offer you up-to-date and practical teaching.
Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
Year 1
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M140900 | Aerodinámica Avanzada | OB | 3 |
| M140901 | Desarrollo de Infraestructuras Aeronáuticas | OB | 6 |
| M140902 | Flight Dynamics | OB | 4,5 |
| M140903 | Materiales y Producción Avanzados | OB | 6 |
| M140904 | Aerospace Electronic Systems | OB | 4,5 |
| M140905 | Termofluidodinámica | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M140906 | Actuation, Design and Control of Propulsion Systems | OB | 4,5 |
| M140907 | Aeroelasticidad Avanzada | OB | 3 |
| M140908 | Cálculo Avanzado de Estructuras | OB | 3 |
| M140909 | Diseño Avanzado de Vehículos Aeroespaciales | OB | 6 |
| M140910 | Aircraft Testing and Certification | OB | 4,5 |
| M140911 | Propulsion Systems Testing and Certification | OB | 4,5 |
| M140912 | Air Transport Operations | OB | 4,5 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Segundo Curso
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M240900 | Desarrollo del Sistema de Navegación Aérea | OB | 6 |
| M240901 | Prácticas Externas en Empresa | OB | 6 |
| M240902 | Trabajo Fin de Máster | OB | 18 |
| M240903 | Prácticas Externas en Empresa | OB | 9 |
| M240904 | Trabajo Fin de Máster | OB | 15 |
| TOTAL: | 54 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
We created and adapted this innovative programme that qualifies you to work as an Aeronautical Engineer. This course is oriented towards the design, construction and production of aerospace systems, as well as the management and design of infrastructures that serve the aerospace sector.
You will acquire skills with a solid scientific basis and you will learn how to get by with the latest generation technologies such as ALTAIR, CATIA or FLUENT, which are used on a daily basis by professionals in the sector. In addition, you will learn basic training related to the performance of professional practice in business organisation and economics, which will allow you to be in direct contact with the labour market.
We have modern facilities equipped with state-of-the-art material for you to develop your theoretical knowledge:
At UAX you will feel connected to the industry from day one, doing internships in leading companies such as INDRA, Hispasat, Tecniberia or Acciona among others.
You will be able to benefit from our more than 8,000 collaboration agreements with leading companies in many sectors and you will have the advice of professional advisors who are experts in the sector to help you choose your professional path with the best guarantees.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course oriented towards training in advanced knowledge in the design and analysis of aerospace structures. The course has been developed in collaboration with ALTAIR, a world leading company and global provider of simulation technology and engineering services.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To train engineers in the use of Altair HyperWorks, today's most complete CAE multiphysics simulation platform, which will allow them to deepen their understanding of the methodology of structural analysis and finite element optimisation with Altair solutions (the most complete CAE simulation platform on the market) that provide a complete set of solutions for the aerospace industry including efficient simulation modelling, design optimisation and leading solutions for implicit, explicit and multibody dynamics analysis, designing faster and more economical and more innovative products.
WHO IS IT INTENDED FOR?
This course is aimed at all those students of the Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering who wish to obtain the expert certificate in aerospace structures analysis endorsed by the company Altair, developer of the tool, and the UAX.
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
Students must be enrolled in the Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
DURATION
60 hours, of which:
- 48 hours of e-learning training
- 12 hours of classroom training
The e-learning training allows students to access the course contents as many times as they need, all they need is a computer and an Internet connection. In order to take the final exam, the student must have completed the study of all the modules of the e-learning training and have attended the face-to-face classes.
Aerospace Structures Analysis Expert Course Registration Form
In the Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering we have an exceptional teaching staff with a high professional and teaching level.
Meet some of the professionals who will be your teachers during your degree:
Ricardo Atienza Pascual. Dr. Aeronautical Engineer by the UPM, specialist in Calculation and Testing of Structures and Aircraft Certification Programmes. Professor of Aircraft Certification and Experimentation in the Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He is also Head of Studies of the Aeronautics and Space area degrees.
Fernando Cabrerizo García PhD in Aerospace Engineering by the UPM and Master in the Finite Element Method, is Professor of Fluid Mechanics and Flight Mechanics and Dynamics of the Degree and Master in Aerospace Engineering. He is also the Head of the Laboratory of Mechanical Characterisation of Composite Materials at the National Institute for Aerospace Technology - INTA.
Óscar Valencia Rey: Aeronautical Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. MBA from CFE. Specialist in Aerospace Structures Calculation and Numerical Methods for the resolution of Partial Derivative Equations at AIRBUS.
Marcos Antonio Rodríguez Jiménez: Aeronautical Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Flight Test Analyst at AIRBUS Defence and Space.
Find out what it’s like to study for your Master’s in Aerospace Engineering at UAX, be inspired by the creativity and ingenuity of our maker projects, and discover what life is like on our campus, which is brimming with activities and events to suit all tastes.
Students will be admitted to the Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering in accordance with the specific requirements set out in Ministerial Order CIN/312/2009 of 9 February, which sets out the requirements for the verification of official university qualifications qualifying the holder to practise as an Aeronautical Engineer.
In the event that demand exceeds the number of places available, academic records and work experience will be assessed using the following weighting:
• 80% Academic record
• 20% Previous professional experience in the relevant sector.
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The UAX Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering is an official, qualifying degree worth 90 ECTS credits which, in just 12 months, enables you to acquire the skills required to practise as a registered aeronautical engineer. Delivered as a face-to-face programme in Madrid, it combines advanced technical training, real-world projects, specialised laboratories and close links with the aeronautical and aerospace industries to prepare you for the challenges of the sector.
Yes. The UAX Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering is an officially recognised qualification that enables graduates to practise as a regulated Aeronautical Engineer in Spain, provided they meet the entry requirements set out in current legislation. During the programme, you will acquire the technical and professional skills necessary to pursue a career in the aeronautical and aerospace sector.
The main difference lies in the area of specialisation. Aeronautical Engineering focuses on the design, development, manufacture, certification and maintenance of aircraft operating within the Earth’s atmosphere, whilst Aerospace Engineering also encompasses the study and development of space vehicles and systems, such as satellites, launch vehicles and spacecraft. The UAX Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering is designed to provide the training required to practise as an Aeronautical Engineer, with a solid grounding in technologies applied to both the aeronautical and aerospace sectors.
Graduates who meet the requirements set out for the degrees qualifying them for the regulated profession of Aeronautical Engineer may enrol on the Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. It is generally aimed at graduates in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degrees that provide the necessary skills to enter the master’s programme. The admissions process includes a review of the applicant’s academic profile to verify that they meet the entry requirements set out in current regulations.
Yes. If you have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and meet the entry requirements set out in current regulations, you will be eligible to enrol on the UAX Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. This master’s degree is the route to practising the regulated profession of Aeronautical Engineer, enabling you to complete your training with advanced skills in the design, development, certification and management of aeronautical systems.
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Scale 0-10 | Year 22/23 | Year 21/22 | Year 20/21 |
Graduation rate | 78,1% | 73,3%% | 92,3% |
Rate of return | 89,39% | 88,95% | 97,76% |
Drop-out rate | 0,0% | 0,0% | 7,69% |
Student satisfaction with the teacher | 8,7 | 8,2 | 4,4* Scale (1-5) |
Student satisfaction with the programme (syllabus) | 7,9 | 7,7 | 3,9 Scale (1-5) |
Satisfaction of the teaching staff | 9,2 | 9,5 | -- |
Satisfaction of the administrative and service staff | 7,8 | 7,1 | -- |
Employability | -- | 100% | 100% |
Aimed at graduates in aerospace engineering who wish to acquire the specific attributes of an aeronautical engineer.
Students will obtain scientific, technological and socio-economic training of excellence, preparing them for professional practice in the development and application of the skills acquired related to the aeronautical and space field, reaching the level that enables them to carry out the profession of Aeronautical Engineer, in accordance with the provisions of Order CIN/312/2009.
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