Bachelor of Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) — UNDERGRADUATE

Build highly specialised analytical, technical and design skills required to pursue an exciting career in aeronautics and astronautics.

With 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 analysing, 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, increasing employability as there is rising demand for long-term engineering solutions. You’ll also learn to appreciate the wider social implications of the engineering profession.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning in the real world through capstone projects, industry placements and participation in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge. Gain practical experience through industry-related projects and work experience in Australia and overseas. Tailor the degree to suit your study and career goals by choosing different minor options.

Globally accredited

Qualify for Engineers Australia membership, with a degree recognised by all 18 signatories to the Washington Accord.*

Signatories to the International Engineering Alliance, the Washington Accord, include the USA, UK, China, New Zealand, Japan, Korea and Singapore.

Student perspective

Josie Philips – Using aerospace engineering to solve problems

Building drones is my favourite thing in the world. You can custom make your drone for any application. It could be remotely piloted, or completely autonomous. There is so much potential.

Guaranteed Pathway options available

Didn’t get the ATAR you needed? Guaranteed Pathways lets you preference pathway packages so you can secure your place in your goal degree and graduate with two internationally-recognised RMIT qualifications.

Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)

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Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)

As an RMIT graduate, you’ll have the analytical, technological, and design skills required to practise as a high-level aerospace engineer in Australia and overseas.

In an aerospace engineering career, you can design, develop, and test aircraft, rockets, spacecraft, and global space/international systems.

You could pursue a career in:

- Design and manufacturing companies: Boeing Australia, Airbus, BAE Systems Australia, Lockheed Martin and Australian Aerospace
- Defence forces: Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force
- Defence related organisations: Defence Science and Technology Group and Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
- Australian and international airlines
- Airworthiness organisations: Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Department of Defence
- General aviation organisations

Aerospace engineers also have skills in fields of advanced technology that are in high demand in non-aerospace organisations including the automotive industry, power generation industry, software support companies, and research organisations.

Please note: From 2023, the BH078 plan is only available to RMIT students articulating from an approved pathway program. All other applicants should apply for the BH078P23 plan. Admissions information for the BH078P23 plan is listed below.

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 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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

Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points.

For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT. 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. Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants. RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about admission to RMIT. Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred course. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.

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