. "Space sector professional skills"@en . . "5.00" . "This module gives students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to the space sector. These include space project management, developing requirements, proposal writing in response to Invitations to Tender, CV preparation and other relevant transferable skills such as team-working.\n\nOne-to-one access to space sector professionals, via seminars and workshops, provides students with a unique opportunity to network and gain insights that will support them in planning their own preferred career trajectory.\n\nThe module provides a structured environment within which students develop their CV and cover letter, in consultation with the internship manager and other support services. Students are supported to seek out opportunities for their 3 month space sector internships in a timely and professional manner.\n\nWeekly seminars provide students with a breadth of knowledge of the current state of the art across the space sector from experts in the field.\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nOn completion of this module, students should be able to:\n- reflect on career aspirations and critically assess their own strengths and weaknesses;\n- assess key areas of opportunity within the space sector through seminars and networking;\n- synthesise their expertise and career goals into a compelling and professional CV and cover letter;\n- research suitable internship opportunities and craft a compelling internship application;\n- identify key team-working skills and the attributes of successful teams;\n- analyse the role of the project manager in the space sector and the need for technical project management skills;\n- outline the space project life-cycle from Phases A to F and link to relevant European standards such as ECSS;\n- analyse and respond to an 'Invitation to Tender' by the European Space Agency, through practice in planning, structuring and writing a proposal according to best practice of prime contractors;\n- compose requirements using established industry and agency practice.\n\nIndicative Module Content:\nThe content of this module is as follows:\n- 12 lectures and space sector seminars (Trimester 1)\n- 4 workshops (Trimester 2). The workshops address (i) Requirements; (ii) Teams; (iii) Space Project Management; (iv) Proposal Writing in Response to an ESA Invitation to Tender, with a feedback session." . . "Blended"@en . "TRUE" . . "Work Based Experience"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Master in Space Science and Technology"@en . . "https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=PROG&MAJR=F060 and https://www.ucd.ie/physics/spacescience/" . "90"^^ . "Presential"@en . "This programme is ideal for graduates of Physics, Engineering and closely related disciplines, who want to transfer their expertise to the fast-growing global space sector. Ireland is a member of the European Space Agency (ESA) and dozens of Irish companies and researchers are involved in major international space missions. UCD is building Ireland’s first satellite, EIRSAT-1.\n\nCourse highlights include a hands-on CubeSat lab, payload development and satellite systems engineering of a high-altitude balloon experiment and participation in an international mission design team project. A 3-month internship provides relevant training for industry or research and can lead to employment. Students have completed internships at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC), ESA, NASA-Ames, Cosine, ENBIO, InnaLabs, Skytek, Eblana Photonics and Réaltra.\nProgramme Outcomes:\nDescribe the state-of-the-art of knowledge in space science and technology\nApply acquired knowledge and technical skills in the space industry, or in graduate research\nDraw on a suite of relevant professional and transferable skills\nEngage actively in professional networking within the field \nParticipate constructively in multi-disciplinary, international teams"@en . . . . . . . . "1"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "None" . "9560.00" . "Euro"@en . "27720.00" . "Mandatory" . "Our MEng Aerospace Engineering degree will equip you with industry knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles.\n\nGraduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry. You'll develop core skills that you'll take with you through your career, such as innovation, teamwork and creativity.\n\nBy the end of the course, you'll be prepared for employment in leading aerospace companies such as Airbus UK, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, MBDA, Boeing and GE Systems.\n\nThere's an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers in the industry, so you'll have strong employability prospects. Past graduates have gone into careers in the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, helicopters and jet engines.\n\nIn your second year, you'll have the chance to specialise through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways, allowing you to follow your career aspirations.\n\nThroughout your course, you'll benefit from a range of professional opportunities. Get an inside track on the industry through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations and work on placements to build up valuable experience and professional skills."@en . "1"^^ . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .