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Engineering technology degrees within UNSW Canberra provide outstanding technology education to the future leaders of the Australian Defence Force and encourage excellence through contributions to the engineering profession, industry and community. Students holding a Bachelor of Technology in the Aeronautical Engineering program may, under normal circumstances, articulate to the Bachelor … For more content click the Read More button below. This three year technology program at UNSW Canberra is accredited by Engineers Australia at the Engineering Technologist level. The BTech (Aero) program is organised into streams developed for basic science/engineering principles and moving into specialised applications over three years. These streams include: foundation science engineering technology, materials and structures, dynamics and control, thermofluids, design and management as well as discipline specific streams such as aircraft systems and engines. Except for Electrical Engineering and those in the Chief of Defence Force Students Program first year technology and engineering students enrol in a common program taking foundation science and engineering courses. In second and third year the programs diverge into their specialities although there are some courses that span across programs in all years. A key element in all years is the design stream which emphasises complex problem solving. Other streams such as aerodynamics, stability, control. thermofluids, structures, mechanics, materials and management often incorporate project based learning informed by academic research and industrial practice. Electives and a final semester project enable students to pursue particular interests both within and outside the specialist discipline. At the end of the program students are expected to meet the graduate attributes of the University and Stage 1 Competencies of Engineers Australia, ready to practice in their chosen profession and with the ingenuity and resourcefulness to meet rapid technological change. The BTech (Aero) is primarily designed for officer cadets and midshipmen of the Australian Defence Force who intend to become aircrew and wish to enhance their understanding of the operation and performance of aircraft. It is differentiated from the BTech (Aviation) program by providing a broader engineering technology foundation.

Learning Outcomes

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Students will be able to relate a quantitative, theory-based understanding of the sciences and fundamentals of aeronautical technology (encompassing aerodynamics, structural mechanics, instrumentation, propulsion and control of aeronautical and space systems).
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Students will be able to appropriately select and apply the mathematical, statistical, programming and computational tools and techniques which underpin engineering within the aeronautical technology domain.
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Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of flight vehicles and their systems, and articulate directions of future research and knowledge development in aeronautical technology.
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Students will be able to explain flight vehicle design practice, contextual factors, norms and accountabilities in and the limitations on aeronautical engineering.
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Students will define, conduct experiments on and analyse complex, open-ended problems and apply appropriate methods for their solution.
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Students will explain systematic engineering synthesis and design processes, and critically evaluate and effectively communicate results and implications to all audiences.
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Students will be able to operate in collaborative environments, as leader or member of interdisciplinary teams.
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Students will demonstrate independence, creativity and ethical conduct, and explain the importance of user-focused and sustainable solutions.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program.

Level 1 Core Courses

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

ZPEM1307
6 UOC
Computational Problem Solving
ZEIT1102
6 UOC
Introduction to Programming
ZEIT1501
6 UOC
Engineering Practice and Design
ZEIT1503
6 UOC
Engineering Mechanics
ZEIT1504
6 UOC
Introduction to Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
ZPEM1303
6 UOC
Engineering Mathematics 1A
ZPEM1304
6 UOC
Engineering Mathematics 1B
ZPEM1501
6 UOC
Physics 1A: Mechanics, Waves and Thermodynamics

Level 2 Core Courses

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

ZEIT2500
6 UOC
Thermofluids
ZEIT2501
6 UOC
Mechanical and Electronic Design
ZEIT2502
6 UOC
Fundamentals of Flight
ZEIT2503
6 UOC
Fluid Mechanics
ZEIT2504
6 UOC
Mechanics of Solids
ZINT2501
6 UOC
Engineering Materials and Chemistry
ZPEM2309
6 UOC
Engineering Mathematics 2A
ZPEM2310
6 UOC
Engineering Mathematics 2B

Level 3 Core Courses

Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses.

ZEIT3500
6 UOC
Engineering Structures
ZEIT3501
6 UOC
Engineering Materials
ZEIT3503
6 UOC
Aerodynamics
ZEIT3802
6 UOC
Project and Practical Experience
ZINT2100
6 UOC
Introduction to Cyber-Security: Policy & Operations

Technical Electives

Students must complete 6 UOC of Technical Elective courses.

Note: Upper level courses from BEng (Aero) or other programs may be substituted with the Undergraduate Coordinator's approval although such choices may add time to a subsequent articulation to a BE degree.

ZEIT3502
6 UOC
Vibration and Control Engineering
ZEIT3504
6 UOC
Aircraft and Systems Design 1
ZEIT3505
6 UOC
Flight Dynamics and Aircraft Control
ZEIT4702
6 UOC
Instrumentation
ZEIT4003
6 UOC
Computational Fluid Dynamics
ZEIT4008
6 UOC
Integrated Mechanical Design
ZEIT4013
6 UOC
Hypersonics and Advanced Propulsion
ZEIT4007
6 UOC
Rotorcraft Engineering

General Education

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.

Maximum Level 1 UOC

Students may only undertake a maximum of 60 UOC of the following courses.

General Education Maturity Requirements

Students must have completed 96 UOC before taking any of the following courses.

Level 2 Maturity Requirements

Students must have completed 36 UOC before taking any of the following courses.

Level 3 Maturity Requirements

Students must have completed 72 UOC before taking any of the following courses.

Practical Experience Requirements

Practical Experience Requirements: Before graduation a student shall complete 20 days of approved practical engineering experience which must be done in one block with one employer.

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

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Domestic Students
International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Internships and Placements

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

Additional Information

1. Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students

1.1 A student must comply with the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students. In the event of a conflict, the rules for the Bachelor of Technology take precedence over the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students.

2. Program Requirements

2.1 To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Technology, a candidate shall normally be enrolled for a minimum of six semesters and gain a minimum of 144 units of credit (normally 24 UOC in each full time semester).

2.2 A student completing a Standard Program shall complete courses, in the years prescribed, as set out in the relevant schedule.

2.3 A student completing a Non-Standard Program shall, subject to the requirements of Rule 2.4 (below), timetabling requirements and approval of the appropriate Heads of School, be permitted to enrol in any one year in courses selected from more than one year of the relevant schedule.

2.4 Before a student's enrolment will be accepted for any course, the student must have completed the relevant pre-requisite courses shown in the Course Catalogue, except where the School Undergraduate Coordinator for the appropriate course approves otherwise.

2.5 Students are required to include 12 UOC of Generation Eduction Courses, normally taken in the secord or third year of study.

Program Fees

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Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

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