AEROSPACE/AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Course Duration

Diploma: 2 ½ years
Undergraduate Degree: 4 years
Masters Degree: 1-2 years

Total Average Fee

Local Public University:RM 16,000 - RM 18,000
Local Private University:RM 50,000 - 150,000
Overseas University: RM 500,000 - RM 800,000

Prospects

Average Salary: RM 61, 042 per year (Source: Pay Scale)
Job Demand Rate: 4.25/5.00

What is Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering?

Do you love aircrafts? Are you always curious about how an aeroplane functions and soars through the sky? If you’ve got all “Yes!”, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering may be your ideal course of study. Let us fly you through the course and what may be in store for you.

In Malaysia, many aviation manufacturing companies hire aerospace engineers to perform maintenance services on various types of aircraft. A course in aerospace would propel you to develop and instil different types of manufacturing systems for a certain type of aircraft, develop maintenance programs and meet production quotas while overseeing a team of engineers on the factory floor. The job is highly technical in nature and may require extensive on-the-job training.

What are the subjects covered by the course?

Mathematics for Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Systems Design and Computing
Aerodynamics
Mechanics of Flight
and etc

What are the requirements to study the course?

Diploma

Pass SPM with at least a Credit in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics and a Pass in English Language.

Undergraduate Degree

A minimum C Grade at SPM/GCE O-Levels or equivalent in any two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics.
A minimum C Grade at GCE A-Levels in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, one Science subject, two other subjects.

Masters Degree

Students should possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering with CGPA of at least 3.00 or 2.75 or Bachelor Degree in Sciences with CGPA of at least 3.25 or 3.00.
At least three years of working experience in relevant field is preferred.

*Entry requirements may vary for different institutions.

What does the education pathway look like?

SPM/O-Levels > STPM/A-Levels/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Foundation/Diploma/Other Pre-University Courses > Undergraduate Degree > Masters Degree > Doctorate Degree (PhD)

What are the career prospects for this course?

Aerospace Engineering graduates are employed at aviation and aerospace manufacturing companies. For instances, Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Strand Aerospace, etc. Besides, Aerospace Engineering graduates are also in high demand in the automotive field such as Formula 1 Car Racing, Motor GP, Lotus Cars Malaysia, etc.

What skills do you need for this course?

Good with Numbers
Just like any other field of engineering, Aerospace Engineering requires you to be comfortable with numbers. It involves a lot of numerical problems solving, and it’s really a lot! So, you better start practicing!
Good Logical Thinking Skill
As an Aerospace Engineering student, you will be required to understand a lot of theoretical concepts. Therefore, with a good logical thinking skill, you will be able to grasp the concepts better.
Good with Hands-on Activities
Although your theoretical knowledge is vital as an Aerospace Engineer, most of what you will learn and proceed to do will involve a practical, hands-on approach, right up till you start working. Therefore, you need to be both good with the books and the tools!