Overview

Engineering degrees offered by UNSW Canberra aim to provide outstanding engineering education to the future leaders of the Australian Defence Force and to civilian students to pursue excellence through contributions to the engineering profession, industry and the community. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aeronautical Engineering is of four years … For more content click the Read More button below. The engineering programs at UNSW Canberra have been granted full accreditation by Engineers Australia. Aeronautical engineering is the study of the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and control of machines or vehicles operating in the Earth's atmosphere or in outer space. The design of a flight vehicle is quite complex and demands a knowledge of many engineering disciplines such as aerodynamics, propulsion systems, structural design, materials, avionics, and stability and control systems. Maintaining and operating a flight vehicle requires an understanding of materials, reliability and maintenance, structural analysis for necessary repairs, together with knowledge of the disciplines within the design process. Except for Electrical Engineering and those in the Chief of Defence Force Honours Program first-year engineering and technology students enrol in a common program taking foundation science and engineering courses. In second and increasingly in third and fourth years 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 year thesis 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 practise in their chosen profession and with the ingenuity and resourcefulness to meet rapid technological change.

Program Structure

Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aeronautical Engineering degrees require a prescribed program structure as determined by the engineering program chosen. Each year of the program comprises a number of School-based courses (identified by the prefix ZEIT) and courses taught by other Schools within UNSW Canberra.

Completion of each year, thereby allowing progression to the next year, is normally achieved by satisfactory progress in each of the courses given in that year. At the discretion of the Head of School, students may be allowed to concurrently enrol in courses from more than one year of the program.

1. Core Courses - 162 UOC
2. Technical Elective Courses - 18 UOC
3. General Education Courses - 12 UOC

Disciplinary Component180 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:

Program Constraints

Maturity Rule

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Admission Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

Other

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Program Requirements

Compulsory Training Component

Before graduation, a candidate shall complete 60 days of approved practical engineering experience. Work experience consists of internships/placements in conventional professional engineering workplaces where significant technical engineering tasks related to the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are undertaken. Internships/placements include those undertaken in either civilian or Defence establishments.
Work experience placements can consist of placements in a university setting that includes working in a research group or other programs (i.e. mentorship, project-based program, immersion experience, etc), where the student gains exposure to engineering-related tasks, technical skills and professional development. Such university-based placements can account for a maximum 30 days full-time equivalent.
The minimum duration of each work experience placement must be 5 days full-time equivalent. Maximum of 5 placements in different organizations are permitted.
Students can claim up to a total of 15 days, full-time equivalent, of work experience by partaking in activities such as engineering related projects, professional events, site-visits, leadership roles, workshops, etc. during their program. In making this claim, the student must provide a detailed justification, in their reflection journal, comparing the engineering work experience learning outcomes listed by Engineers Australia against those gained during the various activities.
Students can claim Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through an application made to the engineering work experience coordinator who will assess this on a case-to-case basis.

Progression Requirements

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)4476 - Aeronautical Engineering (Honours) (CDF)

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Engineers Australia

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aeronautical Engineering program has been designed to meet the needs of the Australian Defence Force as Australia's largest aircraft operator and covers the design, and reliability and maintenance of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Air Force Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aeronautical Engineering graduates may be involved in the operation and maintenance of aircraft and then become responsible for the airworthiness and modification of aircraft and engines, or the acquisition and introduction of new equipment into the Service. Army Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aeronautical Engineering graduates are most likely to be involved in the maintenance and repair of the Army's rapidly growing fleet of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Navy Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aeronautical Engineering graduates are required for maintenance and repair, modifications, operational deployments and airworthiness of Navy's fleet of rotary wing aircraft.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Honours Classes

Program Fees

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