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    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Aeronautical (Canberra)

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    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    Campuses

    Canberra

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Next Intake July-2025

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Aeronautical (Canberra)

    About

    Prepare to launch your career in aerospace and aviation with a hands-on degree from UNSW Canberra. The Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering (Honours) equips you with the skills to design, build and maintain aircraft and aerospace systems and drive innovation in aviation, aerospace and beyond.

    This four-year full-time undergraduate degree, including an integrated Honours year, covers the fundamentals of aeronautics, aerodynamics, aircraft design and engine propulsion. Complement your core learning with a series of electives, complete an independent research project and get 60 days of on-the-ground experience in a professional aeronautical engineering environment.

    With access to purpose-built workshops, state-of-the-art facilities and industry-focused projects, you’ll gain the technical skills and knowledge to make a meaningful contribution to the aeronautical engineering space. You’ll unlock opportunities across diverse industries, including roles in the Australian Defence Force and private sector, working for big names like Airbus or SpaceX.

    World-class aerospace facilities
    Get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops designed specifically for aeronautical engineering. Access world-class facilities where you’ll engage in hands-on learning, working with advanced tools and technology that mirror real-world engineering environments.

    Engineers Australia accreditation
    Graduate with a degree accredited by Engineers Australia, the professional standard for engineering qualifications in Australia and recognised worldwide. Wherever you choose to pursue a career, this respected accreditation enhances your employability and shows you’re ready to tackle the challenges of an evolving aerospace and aviation industry.

    Strong industry connections
    Leverage UNSW Canberra’s extensive network of industry connections to kickstart your career. Through industry-focused projects and internships, you’ll learn from and work with experts in the aerospace and aviation sectors, opening doors to future opportunities.

    Requirements

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    UNSW Canberra 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    Future careers in Defence

    By studying aeronautical engineering at UNSW Canberra, you’ll be accredited by Engineers Australia to begin working immediately as an aeronautical engineer within the ADF and around the world.

    Air Force

    Air Force graduates operate and maintain aircraft. They become responsible for the airworthiness and modification of aircraft and engines and the acquisition and introduction of new equipment into the Australian fleet. Air Force careers for aeronautical engineers include:

    • Aeronautical Engineer
    • Armament Engineer

    Army

    As an Army graduate, you will be involved in the maintenance and repair of the Army’s rapidly growing fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including the ARH-Tiger, Chinook and MRH-90 Taipan helicopters, as well as other fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Army roles for aeronautical engineers include:

    • Aeronautical Engineer
    • Avionics Engineer
    • Army Officer

    Navy

    As a Navy graduate, you will find yourself working with a variety of aircraft ranging from heavy transporters to multi-role strike fighters. You will engage in the maintenance, repair, modifications, operational deployments and airworthiness of the Navy’s fleet of rotary-wing aircraft. Careers in the Navy for aeronautical engineers include:

    • Aerospace Engineer Officer
    • Aircraft Electronics Engineer

    Future careers in non-Defence roles

    Prepare to join an industry poised for significant growth and transformation. The aerospace sector is seeing rapid expansion, driven by increased air travel, the rise of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advancements in aerospace technology​. In Australia, aerospace engineering roles are expected to grow by 8% over the next five years. As new challenges and opportunities in renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and space exploration emerge, aeronautical engineers will play a key role in driving innovation, from designing cutting-edge aircraft to contributing to advancements in space technology.

    Potential roles:

    • Aerodynamics Engineer
    • Aerospace Engineer
    • Aircraft Design Engineer
    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
    • Avionics Engineer
    • CAD Engineer
    • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer
    • Design Engineer
    • Engineering Consultant
    • Flight Systems Engineer
    • Manufacturing Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Performance Engineer
    • Project Engineer
    • Propulsion Engineer
    • Quality Assurance Engineer
    • Research and Development Engineer
    • Structural Engineer
    • Systems Engineer
    • Test Engineer

    Accreditation

    Engineers Australia

    Alumni testimonial

    “I have been interested in engineering as far back as I can remember. I have always been excited by the way engines and aircraft work and move. So far, I’ve been exposed to a multitude of different learning environments, from lectures to hands-on workshops. The highlight so far was learning how to operate equipment and machinery required to design and build systems. The opportunity to develop hands-on skills such as welding, oxyfuel cutting and working with a lathe is unique to UNSW Canberra.”

    - Dominic Hill, Aeronautical Engineering student

    Fee Information

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    Application Fee

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