Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Transport services (ISCED 84) Aviation studies (JACS H460)
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Professional Master Degree in Aviation Transport)
Course code	AMGA0
Accreditation	16.11.2022 - 17.011.2028; Accreditation certificate No 2022/30-A

Tuition fee	€5,310 per year
Application fee	€1,800 one-time
Deposit	€250 one-time Refundable
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Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Degree required: Professional Bachelor Degree in Aviation Transport and /or 5th Level Professional Qualification in Aviation Transport OR Bachelor Degree of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering (for studies majoring in Aviation Transport) or Electrical Engineering (for studies majoring in Avionics) Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL IBT 75+ or TOEFL paper based test 500+

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Every student should pass recorded video interview before receiving the final admission. More details will be provided during the application.

Overview

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, TRANSPORT AND AERONAUTICS
The Master study programme will equip experienced aviation industry personnel with the necessary knowledge of the complex disciplines and an understanding of the technical, operational and maintenance pressures impacting flight operations and CAMO engineering.

The aim of the programme is to prepare students for work in the construction and maintenance of aviation transportation infrastructure, operation and maintenance service for aircraft mechanical systems and technical systems of avionics, system operation analysis and design.

KEY FEATURES
Teaching staff with the latest aviation trend experience and know-how,
International guest lecturers,
Fully equipped professional laboratories with experienced staff.

Programme structure

Column 1 shows credit points for variant with total of 80.0 CP / 120.0 ECTS
Column 2 shows credit points for variant with total of 121.0 CP / 181.5 ECTS

A Compulsory study courses 10.0 (15.0 ECTS) 17.0 (25.5 ECTS)
Subject
Standardization, Certification and Licensing in Air Transport
Aviation Devices and Systems
Dynamics of Flight
Analysis of Aviation Transport Reliability
Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument Systems
Global Satellite Navigation Systems
Aircraft and Electronic Equipments Maintenance (Study Project)

Column 1 shows credit points for variant with total of 80.0 CP / 120.0 ECTS
Column 2 shows credit points for variant with total of 121.0 CP / 181.5 ECTS

B Compulsory elective study courses 36.0 (54.0 ECTS) 0 (0 ECTS)
B1 Field-specific study course 34.0 (51.0 ECTS) 42.0 (63.0 ECTS)
Subject
Experimental Methods in Mechanics
Computer Methods for Test Planning and Data Processing
Theory of Elasticity
Aircraft Maintenance and its Technical Management
Finite Element Method and its Applications
Mechanics and Strengh of Composite Materials
Structures Dynamics
Laser Technology in Production and Repair of Vehicles
Theoretical Fundamentals of Flight Safety
Applied Continuum Theory
Markov Processes and Preventive Maintenance Models
Design Automation of Machines
Parametric Modelling of Mechanical Objects
Structure Peculiarities of Modern Aircraft
Fracture Mechanics
Calculation Methods in Mechanics
Transport logistics
Aircraft and Systems Reliability Strategy
Mathematical Simulation of the Heat Engine Characteristics
The Nondestructive Methods of Monitoring of Aviation Construction
CALS Technologies in Vehicle Engineering
Air Accident Investigation
Transport Ecology
Aviation Legislation and International Rules of Flights
Engineering diagnostics of an aircraft
Aviation Technical English
Economics of Aviation Transport
Human Factor
Civil Aviation Engines
Civil Aviation Aircraft
Ergonomics and labour protection at the aviation transport
Safety of Aircraft Flights
Aircraft Aviation and Radioelectronic Equipment
Organization and Ensuring of Aircraft Operation
Technical Operation of Aircraft and Engines
Microprocessor Aviation Technologies
Propeller
Special Electrical Machines of Aviation Automatics
Analysis and Synthesis of Aviation Electrical Machines
Communication Infrastructure of Aviation
Avionic Systems
Methods and Means of Diagnostics of Aircraft Electrical Systems
Analysis and Synthesis of Aircraft Power Supply System
Automatic Control Systems of Aircraft
Structure Optimization of Aircraft Navigation Complexes
Navigation and Fly Complexes of Aircraft
Aircraft Pilotage Complex and Flight Management Systems
Radio Eelectronic Eequipment of Aircraft
Methods and Systems of Radio Navigation of Aircraft
Modern Technologies of Fiber-Optical Networks in Aviation
Aircraft Computers and Computer Systems
Analysis and Synthesis of Aircraft Power Supply System
Analysis of the System Structure of the Avionics Equipment Automatic Flight Control
Digital Signals Processing in Avionics Equipment
Aviation Electronic Device Design and Modelling
Elements and Components of Microwave Technology in Aviation
Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Propulsion
Electrical Power Supply Systems of Aircraft
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Microprocessor Aviation Technologies
Dynamics and Errors of an Aviation Electric Drive
Organization, Planning and Management of the Technological Processes

Column 1 shows credit points for variant with total of 80.0 CP / 120.0 ECTS
Column 2 shows credit points for variant with total of 121.0 CP / 181.5 ECTS

B5 Pedagogical and psychological sciences study courses 2.0 (3.0 ECTS) 2.0 (3.0 ECTS)
Subject
Psychology
Pedagogy

Column 1 shows credit points for variant with total of 80.0 CP / 120.0 ECTS
Column 2 shows credit points for variant with total of 121.0 CP / 181.5 ECTS

C Free elective study courses 8.0 (12.0 ECTS) 0 (0 ECTS)
D Practical Placement 6.0 (9.0 ECTS) 32.0 (48.0 ECTS) 
Subject
Practical Placement
Practical Placement

Column 1 shows credit points for variant with total of 80.0 CP / 120.0 ECTS
Column 2 shows credit points for variant with total of 121.0 CP / 181.5 ECTS

E Final examination 20.0 (30.0 ECTS) / 28.0 (42.0 ECTS)
Subject
Master Thesis
Master Thesis
Master Thesis Including Project
Master Thesis

Career opportunities

CAREER OPTIONS
Aviation specialists can work in a variety of positions including aircraft operation and maintenance engineers in airports, engineers-designers in aircraft and aviation system production companies, engineers in aviation maintenance companies, researchers in research centres and airfreight logistics specialists in logistic companies.In addition, specialists can perform analytical and managerial work as well as scientific research work.