Diploma in Aeroacoustic Noise and Mitigation in Aircraft
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Aeroacoustic Noise and Mitigation in Aircraft. 8 modules covering applied acoustics, aeroacoustic theory, engine and airframe noise, aeroacoustic simulation, measurement and testing, and noise mitigation under ICAO Annex 16 Volume I, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Aeroacoustic Noise and Mitigation in Aircraft — studying from Canada
Canada has a substantial aerospace sector, anchored in Montréal and Québec City, with major manufacturers and suppliers such as Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada and CAE. Ontario's Greater Toronto and Ottawa regions host avionics, satellite and space technology firms, while the Canadian Space Agency coordinates national space programmes, including robotics for the International Space Station. Urban air mobility and drone operations are emerging under Transport Canada's regulatory framework. Engineers in this area typically work on airframe design, systems integration, certification and space mission support.
Fees for Canada: C$2,330 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Does a SEIUM qualification give me recognition with Canadian professional bodies for aerospace work?
Not automatically. In Canada, engineering is regulated by provincial and territorial associations such as Professional Engineers Ontario, which licence Professional Engineers (P.Eng.). SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees, so they do not confer P.Eng. status or accreditation. Recognition by employers or other bodies is decided case by case, so check directly with them before enrolling.
Will Canadian aerospace, drone or space employers value this training?
Employer valuation depends on the specific employer and role. Canada has a sizeable aerospace sector, including companies in Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada, and employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience. SEIUM's final project can serve as evidence of capability, but whether a private qualification carries weight is for each employer to decide. Discuss your goals with prospective employers.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job in Canada, and what about language?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. Teaching is in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. Employer sponsorship and fees payable in instalments may help, depending on your circumstances.
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What you will be able to do
Understand noise metrics and how noise is perceived.
Apply aeroacoustic analogies to source analysis.
Characterise engine and airframe noise.
Simulate noise generation and propagation.
Plan acoustic tests with microphone arrays.
Design noise mitigation measures.
Assess the environmental impact of aircraft noise.
Who it's for
- Aeroacoustic engineers looking to broaden their command of sources, simulation and testing.
- Airport environmental acoustics engineers.
- Acoustic test engineers working in wind tunnels, engine benches or flight tests.
- CFD simulation engineers moving into aeroacoustics.
- Noise certification specialists.
- Engine design engineers who need to address noise from the outset.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join aircraft manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ICAO Annex 16, Volume I (aircraft noise certification)
- Regulation (EU) 598/2014 (noise-related operating restrictions at EU airports)
- Directive 2002/49/EC (assessment and management of environmental noise)
- 14 CFR Part 36 (FAA noise standards)
- ISO 3891 (description of aircraft noise heard on the ground)
- ISO 9613-2 (attenuation of sound during outdoor propagation)
- IEC 61672-1 (sound level meters)
- SAE ARP866B (atmospheric absorption of sound)
- Simcenter 3D Acoustics
- PowerFLOW
- NASA ANOPP2
- Ansys Fluent
- MATLAB
8 modules
1.1Sound waves and pressure level1.2Weighting scales and metrics1.3Human perception of noise1.4EPNL and certification metrics1.5Atmospheric propagation and absorption1.6Ground effect and directivity1.7Noise in airport communities1.8Cabin noise1.9Health impact and environmental regulations1.10Case study: calculating EPNL from spectra
2.1Lighthill's analogy2.2Ffowcs Williams–Hawkings equation2.3Monopole, dipole and quadrupole sources2.4Turbulent boundary layer noise2.5Trailing-edge noise2.6Turbulence impingement noise2.7Cavity noise2.8Tonal and broadband noise2.9Scaling with Mach number2.10Lab: trailing-edge noise spectrum
3.1Jet and mixing noise3.2Fan noise and blade passing tones3.3Rotor–stator interaction3.4Combustor noise3.5Turbine noise3.6Propeller and open rotor noise3.7Effect of bypass ratio3.8Noise from electric motors and eVTOL3.9Source directivity3.10Practical exercise: blade passing tones of a fan
4.1Flap and slat noise4.2Landing gear noise4.3Cavity and gap noise4.4Jet–wing interaction4.5Approach noise4.6Helicopter rotor noise4.7Blade–vortex interaction (BVI)4.8Multirotor noise4.9Relative contribution of sources4.10Workshop: source ranking on approach
5.1CFD with LES and DES5.2Lattice-Boltzmann methods5.3Hybrid acoustic analogies5.4Boundary element methods5.5Ray-tracing propagation5.6NASA ANOPP semi-empirical models5.7Rotor noise prediction5.8Validation against tests5.9Computational cost and strategies5.10Lab: FW-H propagation of a simple source
6.1Anechoic wind tunnels6.2Microphone arrays and beamforming6.3Engine bench tests6.4Certification flight tests6.5Cabin measurements6.6Acoustic instrumentation6.7Calibration and traceability6.8Spectral post-processing6.9Measurement uncertainty6.10Practical exercise: source localisation with beamforming
7.1Chevrons and jet mixers7.2Acoustic liners in intakes and exhausts7.3Landing gear fairings7.4Serrated edge design7.5Low-noise blade design7.6Low-noise flight procedures7.7Continuous descent approaches7.8Active noise reduction7.9Over-the-wing engine integration7.10Case study: assessment of mitigation measures on approach
8.1Selection of the aircraft and scenario8.2Source identification8.3Emission modelling8.4Propagation to the observer8.5Mitigation proposals8.6Benefit assessment8.7Cost–impact analysis8.8Technical report8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. You work with Simcenter 3D Acoustics, PowerFLOW, NASA ANOPP2, Ansys Fluent and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: noise source identification with microphone arrays, simulation of acoustic propagation to the observer, and assessment of mitigation measures on approach. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: ICAO Annex 16, Volume I; Regulation (EU) 598/2014; Directive 2002/49/EC; 14 CFR Part 36; ISO 3891; ISO 9613-2; IEC 61672-1; SAE ARP866B.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Simcenter 3D Acoustics, PowerFLOW, NASA ANOPP2, Ansys Fluent and MATLAB, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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