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

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) has a strong emphasis on design and engineering science fundamentals. The first two years of the degree are almost identical to the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), allowing students to build a solid foundation in core mechanical engineering skills and knowledge.

Throughout the degree, students study courses from a wide range of relevant areas, resulting in graduates who are well prepared for careers in the aerospace industry and other high-tech and mechanical engineering industries. 

The first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) are almost identical to the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and include mathematics and physics with an introduction to the basic principles of design, structural analysis, thermodynamics, materials, fluid mechanics, control and computer programming, complemented by laboratory and project work.

In the third year students study some mechanical engineering courses such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, vibrations, control and solid mechanics as well as specialist aerospace-specific courses including heat transfer, thermodynamics, space vehicle design, aerodynamics, aerospace structures and materials.

The fourth year is almost entirely focused on specialist aerospace engineering courses such as advanced flight dynamics, aircraft design, advanced control, navigation and guidance computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis of structures and propulsion. 

Students are required to complete 12 weeks approved practical experience.
 

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace) introduces principles covering a wide range of relevant areas, which allows graduates to be well prepared for careers in the aerospace industry and other high-tech industries. However, being based on a mechanical engineering degree, graduates in aerospace engineering will retain flexibility in the choice of engineering industry for their careers. In most cases graduates will also be able to work wherever mechanical engineers are employed.

The objective of the undergraduate Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in the University Calendar.

Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience outside normal class time. Practical experience can be undertaken in Australia or overseas.

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