PMSCAESPDR6-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science in Aerospace

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day (by Research)

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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A first cycle degree in Engineering or Science, or in any other area of study which the Board considers as appropriate, obtained with a Second Class Honours or Category II classification in the ten years previous to registration for the Course.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills required by the nature of the proposed research via an extended interview and the submission of appropriate documentation, provided that, in appropriate cases, the Board may require students admitted to the Course to follow and pass supplementary study-units to which a maximum of 12 ECTS credits are assigned, in addition to the programme of study.

Applicants whose first degree was obtained more than ten years previous to registration for the Course may also be admitted provided that they produce sufficient proof of their competence to follow the Course with profit.

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This programme of study is also offered on a full-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The Masters by Research in Aerospace is intended if you have a keen interest in aerospace technology and seek to strengthen your career path by following an MQF level 7 programme. The programme gives you the opportunity to master your knowledge in a particular research topic in the field of aerospace. Given the multidisciplinary nature of aerospace research, topics vary and include but are not limited to: Safety-critical surveillance system design, and design of auxiliary systems, flight deck displays, flight operations, trajectory optimisation, air traffic management, energy recovery systems, taxiing operations, UAV's and remotely piloted aircraft systems. You are encouraged to come up with your own research proposals, which can be researched further under the guidance of IAT staff.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

AET5100*	Dissertation	80 ECTS
ENR5006	Research Methods for Engineering	5 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-25 and continue up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2026-27.

Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ENR5026	Science Communication in Engineering	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the degree of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Institute of Aerospace Technologies.

By the end of the programme, you will be able to:

Identify a research problem and discuss its importance and consequences;
Develop a comprehension of multivariate or multifaceted approach of the research problem;
Develop a literature review to establish existing approaches to solve the problem, develop a critical analysis of the literature and demonstrate awareness of the advances in the field;
Identify a gap in the knowledge of and propose a solution to the problem identified;
Develop models or experiments to investigate the problem further;
Compare research results against a benchmark and demonstrate awareness of the limitations in the techniques applied.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 6,700 - Yr 2: Eur 6,700 - Yr3: NIL

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The international demand for employees who are specialised in aerospace is growing significantly. This is also expected to reflect in the national demand. The skills, knowledge and knowhow developed in the masters by research programme is of direct relevance to the overall aerospace sector. Therefore, the degree will provide value if you are seeking employment in areas ranging from airline operations, air vehicle design or aircraft maintenance. You will also develop the academic, technical and professional skills that will enable you to further your studies in the field at a doctoral level.

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