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Master’s in Propulsion & Energy (Aero) Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in aero propulsion and energy engineering, structured in 12 modules covering propulsion thermodynamics, turbofans and turboprops, engine components, combustion and emissions, sustainable fuels, electric, hybrid and hydrogen propulsion, onboard power, integration and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the thermodynamics of aircraft propulsion cycles.

02

Analyse turbofan and turboprop performance.

03

Evaluate emissions and sustainable fuels.

04

Size electric and hybrid propulsion systems.

05

Analyse hydrogen propulsion.

06

Design onboard electrical generation systems.

07

Apply certification and environmental regulations.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Propulsion engineers working on gas turbines and new architectures.
  • Engine performance engineers running cycle and off-design analyses.
  • Aircraft electrical systems engineers moving into more-electric and hybrid aircraft.
  • Sustainable fuels specialists dealing with SAF certification and mandates.
  • Engine-airframe integration engineers.
  • Engine certification engineers working with CS-E and Part 33.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join aero-engine manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • CS-E Engines (EASA certification specifications for engines)
  • 14 CFR Part 33 (FAA airworthiness standards for aircraft engines)
  • ICAO Annex 16 Volume II (aircraft engine emissions)
  • ICAO Annex 16 Volume IV (CORSIA carbon offsetting scheme)
  • ASTM D7566 (aviation turbine fuel containing synthesised hydrocarbons)
  • ASTM D1655 (aviation turbine fuels specification)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 ReFuelEU Aviation (sustainable aviation fuel mandates)
  • MIL-STD-704F (aircraft electric power characteristics)
  • GasTurb
  • NPSS
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • ANSYS Fluent
  • Cantera
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Ideal and real Brayton cycle
  2. 1.2Thermal and propulsive efficiencies
  3. 1.3Thrust and specific fuel consumption
  4. 1.4Pressure ratio and turbine temperature
  5. 1.5Bypass ratio
  6. 1.6Momentum equations
  7. 1.7Properties of air and combustion gases
  8. 1.8Exergy analysis
  9. 1.9Cycles with regeneration and intercooling
  10. 1.10Lab: cycle analysis of a turbojet
  1. 2.1Turbofan architectures
  2. 2.2Geared turbofan
  3. 2.3Turboprops and turboshafts
  4. 2.4Open rotor and unducted rotors
  5. 2.5Take-off and cruise performance
  6. 2.6Component matching
  7. 2.7Compressor and turbine maps
  8. 2.8Off-design performance
  9. 2.9Current reference engines
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: off-design performance with GasTurb
  1. 3.1Intake and diffuser
  2. 3.2Fan and compressors
  3. 3.3Combustion chamber
  4. 3.4Turbines and cooling
  5. 3.5Nozzle and mixer
  6. 3.6Oil systems
  7. 3.7Bearings and seals
  8. 3.8Accessories and gearbox
  9. 3.9High-temperature materials
  10. 3.10Case study: high-pressure turbine module
  1. 4.1Combustion chemistry
  2. 4.2Formation of NOx, CO and soot
  3. 4.3Low-NOx combustors
  4. 4.4Lean premixed combustion
  5. 4.5Non-volatile particulate matter emissions
  6. 4.6Condensation trails (contrails)
  7. 4.7CAEP and emissions standards
  8. 4.8Emissions measurement
  9. 4.9Combustion with alternative fuels
  10. 4.10Lab: calculation of emission indices
  1. 5.1HEFA, FT and AtJ pathways
  2. 5.2ASTM D7566 certification
  3. 5.3Blends and properties
  4. 5.4Engine compatibility
  5. 5.5Synthetic e-fuels
  6. 5.6Life cycle assessment
  7. 5.7ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation and mandates
  8. 5.8Supply chain
  9. 5.9Costs and scale-up
  10. 5.10Case study: 50% blend and performance
  1. 6.1Series and parallel hybrid architectures
  2. 6.2Distributed turboelectric propulsion and its advantages
  3. 6.3High-density electric motors
  4. 6.4Power electronics
  5. 6.5Batteries and energy density
  6. 6.6Electrical thermal management
  7. 6.7Superconductivity in electrical machines
  8. 6.8Electric propulsion technology demonstrators
  9. 6.9Certification challenges
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: sizing a hybrid powertrain for a regional aircraft
  1. 7.1Hydrogen combustion
  2. 7.2PEM fuel cells
  3. 7.3Cryogenic storage of liquid hydrogen
  4. 7.4Distribution systems
  5. 7.5Hydrogen safety
  6. 7.6Integration into the aircraft
  7. 7.7Industrial hydrogen programmes such as ZEROe
  8. 7.8Airport hydrogen infrastructure
  9. 7.9Life cycle impact
  10. 7.10Lab: balance of a fuel cell system
  1. 8.1IDG and VFD generators
  2. 8.2More-electric aircraft architectures
  3. 8.3270 VDC networks
  4. 8.4Auxiliary power unit
  5. 8.5Ram air turbine (RAT)
  6. 8.6Distribution and protection
  7. 8.7Load management
  8. 8.8Power quality
  9. 8.9Electrical power quality under MIL-STD-704
  10. 8.10Case study: electrical load balance of a single-aisle aircraft
  1. 9.1Nacelle installation
  2. 9.2Engine-wing aerodynamic interaction
  3. 9.3Distributed propulsion and its effects
  4. 9.4Boundary layer ingestion
  5. 9.5Mounts and pylons
  6. 9.6Thrust reversers
  7. 9.7Bleed systems
  8. 9.8Installation effects
  9. 9.9Installation noise
  10. 9.10Workshop: BLI study on the rear fuselage
  1. 10.1Take-off performance
  2. 10.2Cruise and range
  3. 10.3Breguet range equation
  4. 10.4Trajectory optimisation
  5. 10.5Engine deterioration
  6. 10.6Engine fleet management
  7. 10.7Condition monitoring
  8. 10.8Engine maintenance
  9. 10.9Operating and maintenance costs
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: fuel burn analysis on a 3,000 km route
  1. 11.1CS-E and Part 33
  2. 11.2Certification tests
  3. 11.3Bird and hail ingestion
  4. 11.4Blade containment
  5. 11.5Annex 16 Volume II emissions standards
  6. 11.6CORSIA offsetting scheme
  7. 11.7EU ETS in aviation
  8. 11.8Pathway to net zero emissions
  9. 11.9Innovation policies
  10. 11.10Case study: decarbonisation roadmap for an airline
  1. 12.1Definition of the mission and aircraft
  2. 12.2Propulsive cycle analysis
  3. 12.3Selection of the energy architecture
  4. 12.4Component sizing
  5. 12.5Integration of the system into the aircraft
  6. 12.6Emissions analysis
  7. 12.7Economic assessment of the proposal
  8. 12.8Certification plan
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits alongside your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is GasTurb, NPSS, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS Fluent and Cantera, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures for thermodynamic cycle analysis, hybrid powertrain sizing and engine emissions assessment. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: CS-E Engines (EASA), 14 CFR Part 33 (FAA), ICAO Annex 16 Volume II Aircraft Engine Emissions, ICAO Annex 16 Volume IV CORSIA, ASTM D7566, ASTM D1655, Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 ReFuelEU Aviation, MIL-STD-704F.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of CS-E Engines (EASA), 14 CFR Part 33 (FAA) and ICAO Annex 16 Volume II applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:GasTurb, NPSS, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS Fluent and Cantera, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete propulsion and energy system proposal for an aircraft, from mission definition and cycle analysis through energy architecture, integration, emissions and economics to the certification plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Analyse the cycle
Define the mission and run the propulsive cycle analysis with GasTurb.
Choose the energy architecture
Compare conventional, SAF, hybrid and hydrogen options for the aircraft.
Size and integrate
Size the main components and integrate the system into the airframe.
Assess emissions and cost
Evaluate emissions and the economic case of the proposal.
Master's Thesis
A full propulsion and energy project with its certification plan, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Propulsion engineerEngine performance engineerAircraft electrical systems engineerSustainable fuels specialistEngine-airframe integration engineerEngine certification engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with GasTurb, NPSS, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS Fluent and Cantera, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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