悉尼大学

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Aeronautical) develops a comprehensive understanding of the design process and operation of aircraft within the Earth's atmosphere and in space. By combining practical learning and industry experience, this program will equip you for the aerospace industry's next evolution.

As an aeronautical engineering student, you will be taught by leading professionals within the aerospace industry through hands-on learning throughout your degree. You will develop a complex understanding of flight vehicle design, including knowledge of aerodynamics, propulsion systems, structural design, materials, avionics, and stability and control systems.

During your degree you will participate in construction of a light aircraft, developing a multifaceted knowledge of design, operations and aeronautical regulations. Through this process you will also learn that maintaining and operating a flight vehicle requires a deep understanding of materials, reliability and maintenance. This knowledge will equip you to structurally analyse and assess aircraft for repairs.

In your third year you will conduct hands-on experiments with wind-tunnel tests, gain elementary flying experience and design your own industry-style test projects. In addition to a 12-week internship, you will complete a final-year honours thesis that enables you to specialise in a particular aerospace field, such as helicopter design, structural optimisation or experimental aerodynamics.

Majors

Chemical Engineering (Major)

Computer Engineering (Major)

Construction Management (Major)

Electrical Engineering (Major)

Environmental Engineering (Major)

Geotechnical Engineering (Major)

Humanitarian Engineering (Major)

Information Technology (Engineering) (Major)

Internet of Things (Major)

Materials (Major)

Mechanical Engineering (Major)

Mechatronic Engineering (Major)

Power Engineering (Major)

Space Engineering (Major)

Structures (Major)

Telecommunications Engineering (Major)

Transport Engineering (Major)

Careers & future study

Career paths

As an aeronautical engineer, you'll have a wide choice of career opportunities. Almost all our graduates find full-time employment within four months of completing their course. And because aircraft are the same all over the world, you can work in any country. You can expect to be employed in design research and certification in the airline/aerospace industry, general engineering positions, and manufacturing and assembly positions in Australia or overseas. You'll be able to use your practical and theoretical knowledge to design, manufacture, modify, repair, overhaul, operate and certify aircraft. With initiative, you could go on to a senior management position and become a future leader in this technology. You'll also be well equipped to work in a variety of other areas, including aerospace technologies, navigation systems, low-speed aerodynamics, such as automotive design, structural analysis, control of machines, engineering design, computer operation and software engineering, and communication.

Further study options

The faculty provides a link between postgraduate students in the different Engineering disciplines, and offers a welcoming and supportive environment in which to undertake challenging coursework programs and research. The faculty's postgraduate coursework and research are focused on industrial applications supported by strong fundamental research programs run by internationally recognised academics.