This program offers candidates the chance to specialise in cutting edge technologies aligned to their career pathways. It is suitable for engineering graduates who wish to pursue further studies, as well as engineers with relevant work experience.

Aerospace engineering is focused on the development and use of new technologies and materials that are relevant to any high-tech industries including the aerospace industry.

Coursework covers topics such as aeronautical engineering, aerospace materials and structures, applied aerodynamics, space vehicle design, aerospace engineering, aerospace propulsion and aircraft design.

The Master of Engineering is comprised of a foundation year and an advanced studies year. The foundation year consists of a set of courses designed to ensure that students acquire a level of expertise in the relevant specialisation. This program gives the opportunity to study technical courses at an advanced level and the opportunity to engage in a research project.

An exit path will be available for students completing only the foundation year, after they satisfy a set requirement within the relevant discipline. In this case a Graduate Diploma will be awarded.

To remain in this program, students must maintain a high Grade Point Average throughout their candidature.  

The Master of Engineering is a 48 unit program consisting of a foundation year and an advanced studies year. The program comprises 9 units of core courses, 12 units of foundation courses, 15 units of advanced technical coursework and a project to the value of 12 units, which introduces candidates to research. Normally students will complete the requirements for the Master of Engineering in two years full time study.

Graduates of a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Adelaide or another institution whose program is accredited under the Washington Accord may be considered for credit allowing them to complete the Masters program in less than two years, with a minimum of one year of full-time study.

International students from non-English speaking backgrounds will be required to take an English language communications course.

Examinations and course and project work. All students required to complete a minimum of 12 weeks of practical work experience outside normal class time. Work experience can be undertaken in Australia or overseas.

Students who have already completed equivalent work experience that is deemed acceptable by the Faculty may be given a partial or total exemption from this requirement.

Aerospace Engineering

Technical engineering fields in a chosen specialisation.

• Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.
• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
• An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.
• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.
• A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.
• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.
• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.
  

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