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The course meets technical education needs which have been recognised by the aviation industry, covering:

• Initial airworthiness; design and certification of aircraft materials, structures and systems, and
• Continuing airworthiness; aircraft maintenance, reliability, airworthiness management, aviation human factors and safety.

The course comprises of five modules, delivered part-time over one year in fully online mode, via the ÒÚÍò¸»ÎÌÓéÀֳǒs Learning Management System (LMS), suiting the needs of working professionals in Ireland and overseas.

Students gain invaluable advanced technical knowledge and insights via modules taught by experienced ÒÚÍò¸»ÎÌÓéÀÖ³Ç academics.

Graduates of the Professional Diploma in Airworthiness can pursue a Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Practice. More details on the MSc pathway: /gps/engineering-practice-msc

A 2.2 honours primary degree in Engineering or a relevant area and 3 to 5 years’ experience in the aviation and related industries.

For applicants who cannot satisfy the minimum entry requirement the course board may, at its discretion, accept a level lower qualification with stronger evidence of prior learning and experience.

What to include with your application

• Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
• A copy of your most recent CV
• A copy of your passport or birth  certificate (long version)

Applicants must meet ÒÚÍò¸»ÎÌÓéÀֳǒs English language requirements:

• If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

• If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
  AND
  • English language competency certificate

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Guidelines on Completing your Application

• To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded

• Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.

EU - €5,000 per annum

Non- EU - €5,900 per annum

Once registered, students can apply to pay their fees in instalments. A request for a payment plan should be emailed to student.fees.office@ul.ie.

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the  website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

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Springboard - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria under Springboard+ can qualify for 90% or 100% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to