RMIT University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Aerospace Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationWith RMIT's Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours), you'll design aircraft and spacecraft, develop propulsion systems, research new materials, test new engines, develop rockets, and plan maintenance subjects.
In this internationally recognised degree, you'll gain specialist skills in analyzing, designing, and operating sophisticated aeronautics and astronautics hardware and software.
You'll study a broad range of areas such as aerodynamics, aerospace materials and structures, aerospace systems, design, dynamics and control, thermodynamics, and propulsion.
Minor options in Aircraft and Spacecraft Technologies will allow you to tailor the degree to suit your areas of interest and enhance your career opportunities.
Sustainability issues are built into multiple areas of the aerospace engineering degree. This increases your employability as there is increasing demand for long-term engineering solutions in this industry. You'll also learn to appreciate the wider social implications of the engineering profession.
Delivery mode
RMIT University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
- a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL)
- or equivalent studies.
AND
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
- or equivalent studies.
Applicant with Vocational Education and Training study
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., level of TAFE qualification completed (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your highest completed qualification:
- Advanced Diploma: 81
- Diploma: 72
- Certificate IV: 54
Applicant with Higher Education study
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility.
You must have satisfactorily completed at least four courses (subjects) (0.5 EFTSL) at an Australian undergraduate level (or overseas equivalent). You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.
I am an applicant with Work and Life Experience
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.
Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Aerospace Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
Aerospace Engineer
An Aerospace Engineer designs and modifies a range of aircraft. You might specialise in a particular type of aircraft or be employed to work on a r...
Aircraft Engineer
An Aircraft Engineer ensures the safety and performance of aircraft through regular maintenance and repairs. You might work with airlines, maintena...
Aerospace Systems Engineer
An Aerospace Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and managing complex aerospace systems and technologies, ensuring they meet...
Propulsion Engineer
A Propulsion Engineer designs and develops systems that drive and propel vehicles, such as aircraft, rockets, or spacecraft. You might work in aero...
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