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Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Aeronautical)

Course Overview


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. You will develop a complex understanding of the design of a flight vehicle and a knowledge of aerodynamics, propulsion systems, structural design, materials, avionics, stability and control systems.

You will also learn that 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.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical) includes the opportunity to undertake practical flying training. Specialisation in areas like helicopter design, structural optimisation and experimental aerodynamics may be part of a thesis in the final year of the course. You will complete work experience and practical simulation using wind tunnel technology and flight simulators, and work on actual aircraft and aircraft components to measure structural and aerodynamic characteristics. The course offers an exchange program with leading aerospace universities in the northern hemisphere.

Course Requirements


To meet requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Aeronautical), a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points, comprising:

  1. A minimum of 36 credit points from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;
  2. A minimum of 108 credit points from the Aeronautical Stream Core Table, including all required units; and
  3. A minimum of 48 credit points of additional units from the Aeronautical Stream Specialist Table, including satisfying any additional requirements specified for the Specialist Table.
  4. A maximum of 6 credit points of general electives may be taken.



For a standard enrolment plan for Aeronautical Engineering visit CUSP (https://cusp.sydney.edu.au).