Program Overview

Aeronautical Engineering Program

The Aeronautical Engineering program at the University of Sydney is designed to revolutionize the next generation of aircraft and prepare students to become leaders in the aerospace industry.

Program Overview

Aeronautical engineering is the design, production, testing, and maintenance of aircraft, aerospace vehicles, and their systems. This includes conventional fixed-wing aircraft as well as helicopters, spacecraft, and drones.

What Do Aeronautical Engineers Do?

Aeronautical engineers design, construct, and operate aircraft, aerospace vehicles, and propulsion systems. They require a sound understanding of mathematics, physics, computer science, materials science, and design philosophy to apply their skills in various areas of the global aerospace industry.

Career Opportunities

• Improve flight safety, fuel efficiency, operational systems, and the environmental impact of air travel.
  • As an aerodynamicist or design engineer, design and develop products in fields such as formula and endurance racing or the automotive industry.
• Take skills into the defence industry, specializing in military aircraft, rockets, satellites, and helicopters.
• Become an aerodynamicist, design engineer, navigation systems engineer, automotive designer, or aircraft engineer, among many other career options.
• Work for renowned companies like Boeing, Airbus, and Qantas, or start your own business.
  • Design, build, and test new designs for small unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Aeronautical Engineering), Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), and Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) (Mechanical Engineering) are accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are also recognized internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.

Why Study Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Sydney?

• Use the 360-degree rotating cockpit simulator, the only simulator of its kind at an Australian university, to replicate the experience of piloting any aircraft.
• Take the award-winning Professional Engagement Program to change your approach to learning through self-reflection and undertake a six-week internship for valuable firsthand experience.
• Choose a stream specialization or broaden studies with a breadth specialization.
• Eligibility to undertake the Space Engineering program in conjunction with this degree, the only program of its kind in Australia.

Space Engineering Program

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours with Space Engineering is Australia's only dedicated undergraduate space engineering degree, ideal for students wanting to succeed in the new era of deep space exploration and development.

Engineering at the University of Sydney

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree is ideal for students wanting to gain technical skills and professional real-world experiences to innovate sustainable solutions to the world's biggest problems.